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Escape from New York

71 %|May 23, 1981|Science Fiction, Action

In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.

Featured Crew

Debra Hill
Producer
Cloudia Rebar
Set Decoration
Nick Castle
Screenplay
Stephen Loomis
Costume Design
Larry Franco
Producer
John Carpenter
Director
John Carpenter
Screenplay
Alan Howarth
Original Music Composer

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Cast

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Kurt Russell
Snake Plissken
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Lee Van Cleef
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
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Donald Pleasence
President of the United States
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Isaac Hayes
The Duke of New York
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Season Hubley
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
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Harry Dean Stanton
Harold 'Brain' Helman
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Charles Cyphers
Secretary of State
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John Strobel
Cronenberg
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John Cothran
Gypsy #1
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Nancy Stephens
Stewardess
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Steven Ford
Secret Service #2
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John Carpenter
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
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Jamie Lee Curtis
Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
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Debra Hill
Computer (voice)
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Joe Unger
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Wally Taylor
Controller