Quick facts
- Released
- May 23, 1981
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- R
- Budget
- $6.0M
- Box office
- $50.2M
- IMDb
- tt0082340
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany, United States
- Language
- English
- Studio
- AVCO Embassy Pictures, Goldcrest, International Film Investors, City Films
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
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
Steven Ford
Secret Service #2
John Carpenter
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee Curtis
Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
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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 Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
- Who directed Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter.
- Who stars in Escape from New York?
- Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence.
- When was Escape from New York released?
- Escape from New York is a 1981 action, thriller, science fiction film.
- Where can I watch Escape from New York?
- You can watch Escape from New York with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.