Escape from New York poster
Director John Carpenter
Screenplay John Carpenter, Nick Castle

Escape from New York

Tagline: 1997. New York City is a walled maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.

Release Date: 1981-05-23

Duration: 99 minutes

Synopsis

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.

Casting

  • Jamie Lee Curtis
    Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
  • Kurt Russell
    Snake Plissken
  • Adrienne Barbeau
    Maggie
  • John Carpenter
    Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
  • Donald Pleasence
    President of the United States
  • Nick Castle
    Pianist
  • Harry Dean Stanton
    Harold 'Brain' Helman
  • John Diehl
    Punk
  • Ernest Borgnine
    Cabbie
  • Isaac Hayes
    The Duke of New York