Escape from New York

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

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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.

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Creators

John Carpenter

director

Nick Castle

writer

John Carpenter

writer

Cast

Kurt Russell actor Lee Van Cleef actor Ernest Borgnine actor Donald Pleasence actor Isaac Hayes actor Season Hubley actor Harry Dean Stanton actor Adrienne Barbeau actor Tom Atkins actor Charles Cyphers actor Frank Doubleday actor

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John Strobel actor George Buck Flower actor

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John Cothran actor Nancy Stephens actor Steven Ford actor John Carpenter actor Jamie Lee Curtis actor Nick Castle actor

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Debra Hill actor