Escape from New York

Genre: Science Fiction | ActionRuntime: 1h 39mRelease: 23rd May, 1981

Directors: John CarpenterLanguages: EnglishCountry: United Kingdom, Germany, United States of America

Plot: 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.

Company: AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films, Taurus Film

Cast:

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Escape from New York

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

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts