description Escape from L.A. Overview
Escape from L.A. is a 1996 action film directed by John Carpenter, continuing the story of Snake Plissken. The sequel to *Escape from New York* features Kurt Russell reprising his role alongside Steve Buscemi and other cast members in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles setting. It was co-written and produced with Debra Hill and utilized music by Carpenter.
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info Escape from L.A. Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1996 |
help Escape from L.A. FAQ
Who plays Snake Plissken in Escape from L.A.?
Kurt Russell reprises his role as Snake Plissken. John Carpenter directed the 1996 sequel, which returns to the character created for Escape from New York in 1981.
What is the setting of Escape from L.A.?
The story is set in a future where Los Angeles has become an isolated prison after a major earthquake separates it from the rest of the United States. Snake is sent into the city to recover a dangerous item.
Who co-stars with Kurt Russell in Escape from L.A.?
The cast includes Steve Buscemi as Eddie, Stacy Keach as Commander Malloy, and Peter Fonda as Pipeline. Pam Grier also appears as Hershe Las Palmas.
How is Escape from L.A. related to Escape from New York?
Both films follow Snake Plissken completing a mission inside a heavily controlled prison zone. Escape from L.A. repeats and expands the premise in a different city, with more overt satire and larger action set pieces.
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