Escape from L.A.(1996)
“Snake is back.”
Overview
Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Budget
$50M
Revenue
$42M
Cast
Kurt Russell
as Snake Plissken
Stacy Keach
as Malloy
Steve Buscemi
as Eddie
A. J. Langer
as Utopia
Cliff Robertson
as President
Bruce Campbell
as Surgeon General of Beverly Hills
Pam Grier
as Hershe Las Palamas
Peter Fonda
as Pipeline
Georges Corraface
as Cuervo Jones
Robert Carradine
as Skinhead
Michelle Forbes
as Brazen
Valeria Golino
as Taslima
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 41m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$50M
Box Office
$42M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Rysher Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Escape from L.A.?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Escape from L.A. (1996).
What is Escape from L.A. about?▼
Into the 9.6-quaked Los Angeles of 2013 comes Snake Plissken. His job: wade through L.A.'s ruined landmarks to retrieve a doomsday device.
Who directed Escape from L.A.?▼
Escape from L.A. was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1996. It is a action, thriller, science fiction film.
How long is Escape from L.A.?▼
Escape from L.A. has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
Who stars in Escape from L.A.?▼
The cast of Escape from L.A. includes Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken, Stacy Keach as Malloy, Steve Buscemi as Eddie, A. J. Langer as Utopia, Cliff Robertson as President and more.
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