Escape from New York

Escape from New York

7.1 | 1981-05-23 | Science Fiction Action

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.

Featured Crew

Nick Castle Screenplay
Larry Franco Producer
Debra Hill Producer
Alan Howarth Original Music Composer
Todd C. Ramsay Editor
Joe Alves Production Design
Cloudia Rebar Set Decoration
Stephen Loomis Costume Design
Dean Cundey Director of Photography
John Carpenter Director

Cast

Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
President of the United States
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes
The Duke of New York
Season Hubley
Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton
Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Charles Cyphers
Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State

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