1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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.
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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
Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau
Maggie
Tom Atkins
Rehme
Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State
Frank Doubleday
Romero
John Strobel
Cronenberg
George Buck Flower
Drunk
John Cothran
Gypsy #1
Nancy Stephens
Stewardess
TrailerOfficial Trailer #1
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FeaturetteESCAPE FROM NEW YORK | A Video Essay by Billie Jean of Video Nasty Presents | [HD] with Subtitles
ClipESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Maybe Later - Film Clip
ClipESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - The Duke - Film Clip
ClipESCAPE FROM NEW YORK - Fight - Film Clip
FeaturetteEscape From New York (1981) Interview with Photographer Kim Gottlieb-Walker
FeaturetteEscape From New York (1981) Unit Supervisor/Matte Artist Robert Skotak Talks Visual Effects HD
