Escape from New York (1981)
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: May 23, 1981
Cast
- Kurt Russell - Snake Plissken
- Lee Van Cleef - Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
- Ernest Borgnine - Cabbie
- Donald Pleasence - President of the United States
- Isaac Hayes - The Duke of New York
- Season Hubley - Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
- Harry Dean Stanton - Harold 'Brain' Helman
- Adrienne Barbeau - Maggie
- Tom Atkins - Rehme
- Charles Cyphers - Secretary of State
Screenplay
- Nick Castle (Screenplay)
- John Carpenter (Screenplay)
Music: Alan Howarth, John Carpenter
Cinematography: Dean Cundey
Editing: Todd C. Ramsay
Production: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film
Country: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $6M
Box Office: $50M
Original Language: en
Themes
Visions of Future and Technology, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future, Superheroes and Power, Martial Arts Showdown
Keywords
new york city, taxi, martial arts, street gang, usa president, war veteran, kidnapping, hostage, liberation of prisoners, gangster, dystopia, anti hero, post-apocalyptic future, wrestling, villain
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Escape from New York about?
- 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.
- Who directed Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter.
- Who stars in Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley.
- How long is Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York is a Science Fiction, Action, Thriller film.
- What is the budget of Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York had a budget of $6M.
- How much did Escape from New York gross?
- Escape from New York grossed $50M worldwide.
- Where was Escape from New York produced?
- Escape from New York was produced in United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America.
- What are the themes of Escape from New York?
- The themes of Escape from New York include: Visions of Future and Technology, Dystopian Societal Collapse, Nihilistic visions of Future, Superheroes and Power, Martial Arts Showdown.