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Escape from L.A. (1996) | Criteria

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Escape from L.A.

English • 1996 • 1h 41m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Thriller Science Fiction Action

Synopsis

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.

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Directed by John Carpenter
Position 12

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Carpenter

WriterJohn Carpenter, Debra Hill, Kurt Russell

CinematographerGary B. Kibbe

ComposerJohn Carpenter, Shirley Walker

EditorEdward A. Warschilka

ProducerDebra Hill, Kurt Russell

Cast

Ina Romeoas Hooker

as Snake Plissken

Stacy Keachas Malloy

Steve Buscemias Eddie

A. J. Langeras Utopia

Bruce Campbellas Surgeon General of Beverly Hills

Pam Grieras Hershe Las Palamas

Peter Fondaas Pipeline

Georges Corrafaceas Cuervo Jones

Robert Carradineas Skinhead

Michelle Forbesas Brazen

Valeria Golinoas Taslima

Leland Orseras Test Tube

Jeff Imadaas Saigon Shadow

Al Leongas Hershe Gang Member

James Lewas Hershe Gang Member

Breckin Meyeras Surfer

Peter Jasonas Duty Sergeant

Jordan Bakeras Police Anchor

Caroleen Feeneyas Woman on Freeway