Escape from New York

7.1 / 10

(3,375 votes)

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.

Country:

United Kingdom,

Germany,

United States of America

Genre:

Science Fiction,

Action

Duration:

99 minutes

Year:

1981

Director:

John Carpenter

)}
Company:

AVCO Embassy Pictures,

Goldcrest,

International Film Investors,

City Films,

Taurus Film

Budget:

$6,000,000

Revenue:

$50,244,700

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

Crew:
Nick Castle

Screenplay

Larry Franco

Producer

Debra Hill

Producer

Alan Howarth

Original Music Composer

Todd C. Ramsay

Editor