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Escape from New York (1981)

7.1/10 (171,215) 🍅 86% 76 Metacritic 1h 39m Germany
Action Science fiction Thriller

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…

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Starring: Adrienne Barbeau, Charles Cyphers, Debra Hill, Donald Pleasence,…
Director: John Carpenter

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Escape from New York (1981) Story & Plot

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.

Directed by John Carpenter, released in 1981, runtime 1h 39m, movie genre Science Fiction, Action, Thriller.

Starring: Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, Lee Van Cleef as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk, Ernest Borgnine as Cabbie, Donald Pleasence as President of the United States, Isaac Hayes as The Duke of New York, Season Hubley as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts, Harry Dean Stanton as Harold 'Brain' Helman, Adrienne Barbeau as Maggie.

Ratings: IMDb 7.1/10 | Rotten Tomatoes 86%

Country: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America | Language: English

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Adrienne Barbeau
Adrienne Barbeau
Charles Cyphers
Charles Cyphers
Debra Hill
Debra Hill
Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
Frank Doubleday
Frank Doubleday
George Buck Flower
George Buck Flower
Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
Jamie Lee Curtis
Jamie Lee Curtis
John Carpenter
John Carpenter
John Cothran
John Cothran
John Strobel
John Strobel
Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
Nancy Stephens
Nancy Stephens
Nick Castle
Nick Castle
Season Hubley
Season Hubley
Steven Ford
Steven Ford
Tom Atkins
Tom Atkins

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Great cinematography and amazing performances. One of the best Action, Science fiction, Thriller movies I've seen this year.

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Movie Details

Title Escape from New York (1981)
Rating 7.1/10
Release May 23, 1981
Duration 1h 39m
Genre Action, Science fiction, Thriller
Country Germany
Language English
Director John Carpenter
Quality HD
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"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
Rated R
Status Released
Writers Nick Castle, John Carpenter
Producers Debra Hill, Larry Franco
Music Alan Howarth
Cinematography Dean Cundey
Editor Todd C. Ramsay
Production AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Budget $6,000,000
Box Office $25,244,626
Awards 6 nominations total
Vote Count 3,474
Popularity 5.7

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