Escape from New York
1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
1981-05-23 | 99 minutes
Plot Summary
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
Cast
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Kurt RussellSnake Plissken
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Lee Van CleefPolice Commissioner Bob Hauk
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Ernest BorgnineCabbie
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Donald PleasencePresident of the United States
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Isaac HayesThe Duke of New York
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Season HubleyGirl in Chock Full O'Nuts
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Harry Dean StantonHarold 'Brain' Helman
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Adrienne BarbeauMaggie
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Tom AtkinsRehme
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Charles CyphersSecretary of State
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Frank DoubledayRomero
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George Buck FlowerDrunk
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John CothranGypsy #1
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Nancy StephensStewardess
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Steven FordSecret Service #2
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John CarpenterSecret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
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Jamie Lee CurtisNarrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
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Nick CastlePianist
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Debra HillComputer (voice)
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