MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1981 โบ Escape from New York
Escape from New York (1981)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Kurt Russellas Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleefas Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnineas Cabbie
Donald Pleasenceas President of the United States
Isaac Hayesas The Duke of New York
Season Hubleyas Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stantonas Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeauas Maggie
Tom Atkinsas Rehme
Charles Cyphersas Secretary of State
Frank Doubledayas Romero
John Strobelas Cronenberg
George Buck Floweras Drunk
John Cothranas Gypsy #1
Facts
| Release date | May 23, 1981 |
| Runtime | 99 min (1h 39m) โ about the same as the 1981 average of 108 min |
| Genres | Action, Thriller, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $6,000,000 |
| Box office | $50,244,700 (8.4ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0082340 |
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Questions
How long is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Is Escape from New York worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 3,657 votes, which places it #17 of 42 films released in 1981 in this index (top 62%) and #619 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Escape from New York?
Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Thing (1982), Halloween (1978), They Live (1988).
Who stars in Escape from New York?
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.
What is Escape from New York rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Escape from New York?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9605.