Escape from New York

1 conversation · 1.4h

Ranked by depth, length, confidence & the podcast's track record — no editorial picks.

1981 · Action, Thriller, Science Fiction · 1h 39m

Budget $6M · Box office $50M

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.

Director John Carpenter

Writers Nick Castle , John Carpenter

Cinematography Dean Cundey

Kurt Russell

Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleef

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Ernest Borgnine

Cabbie

Donald Pleasence

President of the United States

Isaac Hayes

The Duke of New York

Season Hubley

Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stanton

Harold 'Brain' Helman

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Deep dive · 1.4h · Apr 2020 · match confidence 90%

Streaming from the publisher, never re-hosted, ads intact.