Movie

Escape from New York

★ 7/10 · 3,625 votes 1981 1h 39m Released

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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.

Cast

Kurt Russell Snake Plissken Lee Van Cleef Police Commissioner Bob Ha Ernest Borgnine Cabbie Donald Pleasence President of the United St Isaac Hayes The Duke of New York Season Hubley Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts