escape from new yorkis a movie that never lose it charm no matter how many time you see . the movie be another great result of carpenter and russell collaboration and even twenty five year after it release many people ( include me ) consider this movie a a milestone both in action and science fiction genre and it definitely deserve it reputation a a cult classic . the movie have a dynamic direction and a unique atmosphere and a very well write screenplay with great dialogue and character and a fascinating score and a great cast lead by kurt russell a snake plissken . russell be outstanding a ex special force officer turn criminal s. d. plissken and with the help of some of the best write one liner and he make the character unforgettable for the audience like nobody can . what a magnificent actor he be . besides russell and carpenter build a top notch support cast include lee van cleef and ernest borgnine and isaac hayes and harry dean stanton and adrienne barbeau and donald pleasence with some carpenter regular like underrated tom atkins and charles cypher . escape from new yorkis a terrific movie from a master filmmaker . once you see it and you will never be the same .