Escape from New York

Release date: May 23, 1981

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.

Science FictionAction

Top Cast

Snake Plissken

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Cabbie

President of the United States

The Duke of New York

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harold 'Brain' Helman

Maggie

Rehme

Secretary of State

Romero

Cronenberg

Drunk

Gypsy #1

Stewardess

Secret Service #2

Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player

Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)

Pianist

Computer (voice)

Slag

Taylor

Gypsy #2

Controller

Dancer

Punk

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