“1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.”
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Escape from New York (1981) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Escape from New York at a Glance
Escape from New York is a 1981 action, thriller and science fiction film directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef and Ernest Borgnine. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes and was released on May 23, 1981. Escape from New York holds an average TMDB user score of 7.0/10 from 3,657 votes and is rated R in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Where “Escape from New York” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
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
Frequently Asked Questions About Escape from New York
What is the release date of Escape from New York?
Escape from New York was released on May 23, 1981.
How long is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Escape from New York?
Escape from New York stars Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, Lee Van Cleef as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk, Ernest Borgnine as Cabbie and Donald Pleasence as President of the United States. The cast also includes Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley, Harry Dean Stanton and Adrienne Barbeau.
Who directed Escape from New York?
Escape from New York was directed by John Carpenter. The screenplay is credited to Nick Castle and John Carpenter.
What kind of movie is Escape from New York?
Escape from New York is listed on TMDB as a mix of action, thriller and science fiction.
What is Escape from New York rated?
Escape from New York is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.0/10 from 3,657 votes.
Is Escape from New York part of a movie series?
Yes. On TMDB, Escape from New York belongs to the Escape From ... Collection.
Where can I watch the Escape from New York trailer?
You can watch the official trailer for Escape from New York for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What should I watch if I liked Escape from New York?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Escape from New York include Escape from L.A. (1996), Protector (2026), No Escape (1994), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) and Extraction 2 (2023).
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