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1981 · 1h 39m · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction
TMDB 7.0/10 (3,591 votes)
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.
Directed by John Carpenter
Box office $50M worldwide
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John CarpenterDirector
Kurt Russellas Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleefas Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnineas Cabbie
Donald Pleasenceas President of the United States
Isaac Hayesas The Duke of New York
Season Hubleyas Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stantonas Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeauas Maggie
Tom Atkinsas Rehme
Charles Cyphersas Secretary of State
Frank Doubledayas RomeroJJohn Strobelas Cronenberg
George Buck Floweras Drunk
John Cothranas Gypsy #1Cast & crew political lean — 1 of 15 researched: 0 left · 0 center · 0 right · 1 no public record. Based only on cited public statements, endorsements, and documented donations.
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