Escape from New York — Official Trailer

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.

Cast & Crew

Directed by John Carpenter

• Kurt Russell
  as Snake Plissken
• Lee Van Cleef
  as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
• Ernest Borgnine
  as Cabbie
• Donald Pleasence
  as President of the United States
• Isaac Hayes
  as The Duke of New York
• Season Hubley
  as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Share