Escape from New York

7 1981 John Carpenter 1h 39m
Science Fiction Action
Escape from New York

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.

Cast

Kurt Russell Kurt Russell Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef Lee Van Cleef Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine Ernest Borgnine Cabbie
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
Adrienne Barbeau Adrienne Barbeau Maggie

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Vibes

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District B13
District B13 2004
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