Escape from New York (1981)
“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”
1h 39m·1981
IMDb7.1/10RT85%Metacritic76TMDB7.0/10
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.
Director: John Carpenter
Where to Watch · US
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Top Cast
Kurt Russell · Snake PlisskenLee Van Cleef · Police Commissioner Bob HaukErnest Borgnine · CabbieDonald Pleasence · President of the United StatesIsaac Hayes · The Duke of New YorkSeason Hubley · Girl in Chock Full O'NutsHarry Dean Stanton · Harold 'Brain' HelmanAdrienne Barbeau · Maggie