Escape from New York

Theatrical - Wide 1981-07-10

Cast Kurt Russell Ernest Borgnine Donald Pleasence Isaac Hayes Season Hubley
Directed by John Carpenter
Written by Nick Castle John Carpenter

Box Office Gross: $50,244,700

Running Time: 99 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film

Genres: Action Thriller

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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.

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