Escape from New York 1981
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SplatIn 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Snake Plissken
as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
as Cabbie
as President of the United States
as The Duke of New York
as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
as Harold 'Brain' Helman
as Maggie
as Rehme
as Secretary of State
Director:
Writer:
John Carpenter, Nick Castle
Stars:
Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton, Adrienne Barbeau, Tom Atkins, Charles Cyphers,
Genres:
Science Fiction,Action,Thriller
Release Date:
1981 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
99 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Escape from New York
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Snake Plissken
as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
as Cabbie
as President of the United States
as The Duke of New York
as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
as Harold 'Brain' Helman
as Maggie
as Rehme
as Secretary of State
as Romero
as Cronenberg
as Drunk
as Gypsy #1
as Stewardess
as Secret Service #2
as Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
as Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
as Pianist
as Computer (voice)
as Slag
as Taylor
as Gypsy #2
as Controller
as Dancer
as Punk
as Dancer
as Gypsy Guard
as Gypsy #4
as Third Indian
as Secret Service #1
as Secret Service #3
as Red Bandana Gypsy
as Helicopter Pilot #1
as Duty Sergeant
as Computer Operator
as Trooper
as Police Sergeant
as Theatre manager
as Theatre Assistant
as Bum
as Helicopter Pilot #3
as Helicopter Pilot #4
as Dancer
as Dancer
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