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Science Fiction, Action

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
7.053
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.
Director

John Carpenter

Original Tittle

Escape from New York

Revenue

$ 50,244,700

Main Actor

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Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

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Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

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Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

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Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

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Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

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Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

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Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

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Adrienne Barbeau

Maggie

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Tom Atkins

Rehme

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