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Escape from New York

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

Description: 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.

Genres: Science Fiction, Action

Homepage: http://www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/escape-from-new-york/

Budget: $6,000,000 | Revenue : $50,244,700

Runtime: 99 minutes

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Kurt Russell

Played Snake Plissken

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Lee Van Cleef

Played Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

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Ernest Borgnine

Played Cabbie

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Donald Pleasence

Played President of the United States

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Isaac Hayes

Played The Duke of New York

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Season Hubley

Played Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

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Harry Dean Stanton

Played Harold 'Brain' Helman

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Adrienne Barbeau

Played Maggie

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Tom Atkins

Played Rehme

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Charles Cyphers

Played Secretary of State

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Frank Doubleday

Played Romero

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John Strobel

Played Cronenberg

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George Buck Flower

Played Drunk

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John Cothran

Played Gypsy #1

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Nancy Stephens

Played Stewardess

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Steven Ford

Played Secret Service #2

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John Carpenter

Played Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player

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Jamie Lee Curtis

Played Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)

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Nick Castle

Played Pianist

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Debra Hill

Played Computer (voice)

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Ox Baker

Played Slag

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Joe Unger

Played Taylor

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Garrett Bergfeld

Played Gypsy #2

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Wally Taylor

Played Controller

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Rodger Bumpass

Played Dancer

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John Diehl

Played Punk

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