
Escape from New York
70.58%
|
May 23, 1981
|
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
Stephen Loomis
Costume Design
Alan Howarth
Original Music Composer
John Carpenter
Original Music Composer
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