Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
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.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasWed, Apr 1, 1981USA Film Festival
- PhysicalTue, Nov 21, 2000DVD
GB
- In CinemasThu, Sep 24, 1981
AU
- In CinemasThu, Oct 1, 1981
FR
- In CinemasWed, Jun 24, 1981
- PhysicalMon, Feb 8, 1999DVD
DE
- In CinemasThu, Sep 3, 1981West Germany
- PhysicalMon, Jul 22, 2002DvD
JP
- In CinemasSat, May 23, 1981
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Kurt Russell
as Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine
as Cabbie
Donald Pleasence
as President of the United States
Isaac Hayes
as The Duke of New York
Season Hubley
as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
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