Escape from New York
"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$50,244,700
837% ROI
Original Language
en
Release Date
May 23, 1981
Popularity
4
Official Website
Production Companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Goldcrest
International Film Investors
City Films
Taurus Film
Cast
Kurt Russell
Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine
Cabbie
Donald Pleasence
President of the United States
Isaac Hayes
The Duke of New York
Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau
Maggie
Tom Atkins
Rehme
Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State
Frank Doubleday
Romero
John Strobel
Cronenberg
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