Escape from New York backdrop cover
Escape from New York poster cover

Escape from New York(1981)

M05/23/1981 (US)Science FictionAction1h 39m
71%

Movie Score

1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

Overview

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Production Companies

Movie Cast

Kurt Russell photo

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef photo

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Donald Pleasence photo

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Isaac Hayes photo

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Season Hubley photo

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton photo

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

Charles Cyphers photo

Charles Cyphers

Secretary of State

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

Budget$6,000,000.00

Revenue$50,244,700.00

Production CompanyAVCO Embassy Pictures

Original LanguageEnglish

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