Escape from New York
"1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane."
Originally released in 1981. Escape from New York is a science fiction/action film. directed by John Carpenter.
Starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, and Ernest Borgnine
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (3,417 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$50.2M
8.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
+ 2 more
Director
Top 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
Harry Dean Stanton
as Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau
as Maggie
Tom Atkins
as Rehme
Charles Cyphers
as Secretary of State
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $50,244,700
Production Companies
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
- Goldcrest
- International Film Investors
- City Films
- Taurus Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape from New York about?
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 Pliss...
Who directed Escape from New York?
Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Escape from New York released?
Escape from New York was released on May 23, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape from New York?
The main cast of Escape from New York includes Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes.
Is Escape from New York worth watching?
Escape from New York has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 3,417 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.