Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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Overview
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.
Box Office$25,244,626
Awards6 nominations total
Cast
Kurt RussellSnake Plissken
Lee Van CleefPolice Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest BorgnineCabbie
Donald PleasencePresident of the United States
Isaac HayesThe Duke of New York
Season HubleyGirl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean StantonHarold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne BarbeauMaggie
Tom AtkinsRehme
Charles CyphersSecretary of State
Frank DoubledayRomeroJohn StrobelCronenberg
Crew
DirectorJohn Carpenter
Details
Release DateMay 23, 1981
Budget$6,000,000
Revenue$50,244,700
LanguagesEnglish
StudiosAVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
