Escape from New York

Escape from New York

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Anti Hero | New York City

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  • Genre(s): Science Fiction, Action
  • Language(s): English
  • Director(s): Jeffrey Chernov, John Carpenter
  • Cast(s): Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence, Isaac Hayes, Season Hubley See all Cast & Crew
  • Duration: 1h 39min
  • Music: Mark A. Mangini,Alan Howarth,Bill Varney,Joseph F. Brennan,Steve Maslow
  • Award(s): Saturn 1982 (Nominated) Awards List
  • Similar To: Blue Beetle, Meg 2: The Trench
  • Story:
    In 1997, the island of Manhattan has been walled off and turned into a giant maximum security prison within which the country's worst criminals are left to form their own anarchic society. However, when the President of the United States crash lands on the island, the authorities turn to a former soldier and current convict to rescue him.
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7.1/10
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STORY AND RATINGS

Story
In 1997, the island of Manhattan has been walled off and turned into a giant maximum security prison within which the country's worst criminals are left to form their own anarchic society. However, when the President of the United States crash lands on the island, the authorities turn to a former soldier and current convict to rescue him.
Ratings

7.1/10

IMDb

AWARDS

Nominations
Saturn Award

Best Science Fiction Film | 1982

Best Director | 1982 | John

Best Costumes | 1982 | Stephen

Best MakeUp | 1982 | Ken

BOX OFFICE

Budget 6,000,000 USD

Box Office Collection 50,244,700 USD

TRIVIA AND POPULAR DIALOGUES

Trivia

Kurt Russell has stated that this is his favorite of all his films, and Snake Plissken is his favorite of his characters.

Kurt Russell pitched himself hard for the role of Snake Plissken as he was very keen to shake off his Disney image.

Snake Plissken's eyepatch was suggested by Kurt Russell.

The model of the city set was repainted and reused for Blade Runner (1982).

The opening narration, and the computer's voice in the first prison scene, were provided by an uncredited Jamie Lee Curtis.

Popular Dialogues

"Bob Hauk: You going to kill me, Snake? Snake Plissken: Not now, I'm too tired. [pause] Snake Plissken: Maybe later."

"Bob Hauk: Remember, once you're inside you're on your own. Snake Plissken: Oh, you mean I can't count on you? Bob Hauk: No. Snake Plissken: Good!"