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Escape from New York

Film · 1981

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.

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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. John Carpenterwriter · director · composer
  2. Nick Castlewriter
  3. Todd C. Ramsayeditor
  4. Pegi Brotmancasting director
  5. Alan Howarthcomposer
  6. Dean Cundeycinematographer
  7. Debra Hillproducer
  8. Larry Francoproducer
  9. Barry Bernardiproducer
  10. Joe Alvesproduction designer

On screen

  1. Lee Van Cleeflead actor
  2. Donald Pleasencelead actor
  3. Ernest Borgninelead actor
  4. Kurt Russelllead actor
  5. Frank Doubledaysupporting actor
  6. Season Hubleysupporting actor
  7. Tom Atkinssupporting actor
  8. Isaac Hayessupporting actor
  9. Charles Cypherssupporting actor
  10. Adrienne Barbeausupporting actor
  11. Harry Dean Stantonsupporting actor
  12. John Carpenterguest actor
  13. Nick Castleguest actor
  14. Debra Hillguest actor
  15. Garrett Bergfeldguest actor
  16. James O'Hagenguest actor
  17. Richard Cosentinoguest actor
  18. Dale E. Houseguest actor
  19. Joel Bennettguest actor
  20. John Strobelguest actor
  21. Lonnie Wunguest actor
  22. Michael Taylorguest actor
  23. Tobar Mayoguest actor
  24. Clay Wrightguest actor
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Across the whole team

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  1. The Fog1980 · FilmExceptional· 11 shared
  2. Halloween II1981 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  3. Halloween III: Season of the Witch1982 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
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From the people who made Escape from New York

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  1. The Thing1982 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  2. Halloween1978 · FilmExceptional· 9 shared
  3. Escape from L.A.1996 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  4. Prince of Darkness1987 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  5. Assault on Precinct 131976 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  6. They Live1988 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. Dark Star1974 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. Black Moon Rising1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  9. Christine1983 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  10. Big Trouble in Little China1986 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  11. Someone's Watching Me!1978 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  12. The Boy Who Could Fly1986 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Body Bags1993 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  14. In the Mouth of Madness1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. The Fog2005 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. Elvis1979 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  17. Starman1984 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  18. Ghosts of Mars2001 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Halloween2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  20. Vampires1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  21. Vampires: Los Muertos2002 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  22. Dennis the Menace1993 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Halloween Kills2021 · FilmStrong· 5 shared
  24. Halloween2018 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  25. Eyes of Laura Mars1978 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  26. The Ward2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  27. Memoirs of an Invisible Man1992 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  28. The Last Starfighter1984 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  29. Hook1991 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  30. Village of the Damned1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  31. Assault on Precinct 132005 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  32. The Master's Touch: Hitchcock's Signature Style2009 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  33. Mr. Wrong1996 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  36. Lovecraft: Fear of the Unknown2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  51. Game of Death2011 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  52. Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers1995 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  53. Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves1997 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
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  56. Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  57. In the Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy2008 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  58. Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers1988 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
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  60. Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film2006 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  65. The Movies That Made Us2019 · TV seriesNotable· 4 shared
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  70. Jurassic Park1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  77. Planet Terror2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  81. Psycho II1983 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  87. D.C. Cab1983 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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  89. Back to the Future1985 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. All Quiet on the Western FrontDonald PleasenceErnest Borgnine1979 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  2. Tango & CashKurt RussellLarry Franco1989 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Airwolf: The MovieErnest Borgnine1984 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. Will PennyDonald Pleasence1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. The Magnificent Seven Ride!Lee Van Cleef1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. Death Rides a HorseLee Van Cleef1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  7. Oh, God!Donald Pleasence1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  8. The Hallelujah TrailDonald Pleasence1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. The Grand DuelLee Van Cleef1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. Escape to Witch MountainDonald Pleasence1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. TelefonDonald Pleasence1977 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. THX 1138Donald Pleasence1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. The Black WindmillDonald Pleasence1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  14. The Count of Monte-CristoDonald Pleasence1975 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. SabataLee Van Cleef1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. The Good, the Bad and the UglyLee Van Cleef1966 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. The Dirty Dozen: Next MissionErnest Borgnine1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. Return of SabataLee Van Cleef1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  19. The Best of TimesKurt Russell1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Day of AngerLee Van Cleef1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. Cul-de-sacDonald Pleasence1966 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. MartyErnest Borgnine1955 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Tequila SunriseKurt Russell1988 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. The Dirty DozenErnest Borgnine1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. The Poseidon AdventureErnest Borgnine1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. Death LineDonald Pleasence1972 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. JubalErnest Borgnine1956 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  28. Soldier BlueDonald Pleasence1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  29. The Big GundownLee Van Cleef1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  30. WillardErnest Borgnine1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  31. The Hateful EightKurt Russell2015 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  32. The MadisonKurt Russell2026 · TV seriesNotable· 1 shared
  33. The Computer Wore Tennis ShoesKurt Russell1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  34. The OctagonLee Van Cleef1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  35. DraculaDonald Pleasence1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  36. Used CarsKurt Russell1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  37. The Mean SeasonKurt Russell1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  38. Emperor of the NorthErnest Borgnine1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  39. For a Few Dollars MoreLee Van Cleef1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  40. The Wild BunchErnest Borgnine1969 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  41. Death ProofKurt Russell2007 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  42. Fantastic VoyageDonald Pleasence1966 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  43. OverboardKurt Russell1987 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  44. Ice Station ZebraErnest Borgnine1968 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  45. From Beyond the GraveDonald Pleasence1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  46. The Night of the GeneralsDonald Pleasence1967 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  47. Super FuzzErnest Borgnine1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  48. TouchbackKurt Russell2011 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  49. MiracleKurt Russell2004 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  50. The VikingsErnest Borgnine1958 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  51. BackdraftKurt Russell1991 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  52. The Hour of the PigDonald Pleasence1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  53. Hannie CaulderErnest Borgnine1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  54. StargateKurt Russell1994 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  55. The Monster ClubDonald Pleasence1981 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  56. The Christmas ChroniclesKurt Russell2018 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  57. The Hateful EightKurt Russell2019 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  58. Unlawful EntryKurt Russell1992 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  59. Wake in FrightDonald Pleasence1971 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  60. The Christmas Chronicles: Part TwoKurt Russell2020 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  61. The Battered Bastards of BaseballKurt Russell2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. Jesus of NazarethDonald PleasenceErnest Borgnine1977 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  63. Dreamer: Inspired By a True StoryKurt Russell2005 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. SoldierKurt Russell1998 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. The Art of the StealKurt Russell2013 · FilmFaint· 1 shared