Escape from New York
(1981)

1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

Released: 1981-05-23

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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.

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Kurt Russell

as Snake Plissken

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Lee Van Cleef

as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

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Donald Pleasence

as President of the United States

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Isaac Hayes

as The Duke of New York

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Season Hubley

as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

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Harry Dean Stanton

as Harold 'Brain' Helman

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Charles Cyphers

as Secretary of State

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Nancy Stephens

as Stewardess

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Steven Ford

as Secret Service #2

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John Carpenter

as Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player

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Jamie Lee Curtis

as Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)

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Nick Castle

as Pianist

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Debra Hill

as Computer (voice)

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Alan Howarth

Original Music Composer

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John Carpenter

Original Music Composer

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Joe Alves

Production Design

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Dean Cundey

Director of Photography

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Nick Castle

Screenplay

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Stephen Loomis

Costume Design

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James Cameron

Visual Effects Art Director

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Dick Warlock

Stunt Coordinator

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Tony Randel

Special Effects Coordinator

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Barry Bernardi

Associate Producer

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Jake Eberts

Executive Producer

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Jim Lucas

Second Unit Director of Photography

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