Escape from New York (1981)
In a dystopian 1997, a soldier-turned-bank robber is tasked with rescuing the U.S. President after he crashes into Manhattan, which has been turned into a giant maximum security prison.
All Releases
Domestic (99.9%)
$25,244,626
$25,244,626
International (–)
$31,197
$31,197
Worldwide
$25,277,881
$25,277,881
Domestic DistributorEmbassy Pictures
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Earliest Release DateJuly 10, 1981
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 39 min
GenresAction
Adventure
Sci-Fi
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| John Carpenter | Director |
| John Carpenter | Writer |
| Nick Castle | Writer |
| Larry Franco | Producer |
| Debra Hill | Producer |
| John Carpenter | Composer |
| Alan Howarth | Composer |
| Dean Cundey | Cinematographer |
| Todd C. Ramsay | Editor |
| Joe Alves | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Kurt Russell | |
| Lee Van Cleef | |
| Ernest Borgnine | |
| Donald Pleasence |
