Science Fiction ·Action ·Thriller · United Kingdom · 1981 · 1h 39m

Escape from New York

Escape from New York poster
Director
John Carpenter
Cast
Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken Lee Van Cleef as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk Ernest Borgnine as Cabbie Donald Pleasence as President of the United States Isaac Hayes as The Duke of New York Season Hubley as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Crew
Dean Cundey — Director of Photography Todd C. Ramsay — Editor Alan Howarth — Original Music Composer John Carpenter — Original Music Composer Nick Castle — Screenplay John Carpenter — Screenplay
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Escape from New York — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york citytaximartial artsstreet gangusa presidentwar veterankidnappinghostageliberation of prisonersgangsterdystopiaanti hero
Key Collaborators
John Carpenter Director Dean Cundey Director of Photography Todd C. Ramsay Editor Alan Howarth Original Music Composer John Carpenter Original Music Composer Nick Castle Screenplay John Carpenter Screenplay Larry Franco Producer Debra Hill Producer Joe Alves Production Design Stephen Loomis Costume Design
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