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Escape from New York

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

1981

1h39m

Escape from New York

Science Fiction

Action

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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $50,244,700.00

Budget: $6,000,000.00

Release date: May 23, 1981

Countries of origin: United Kingdom, United States of America,

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Production companies
  • AVCO Embassy Pictures
  • Goldcrest
  • International Film Investors
  • City Films

Top Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Lee Van Cleef

as Police Commissi...

Ernest Borgnine

Ernest Borgnine

as Cabbie

Donald Pleasence

Donald Pleasence

as President of th...

Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes

as The Duke of New...

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