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Follows
Escape from New York (1981)
References
The Omega Man (1971)
Jaws (1975)
In an homage to the famed studio tour where Jaws pops out of the water, a shark tries to bite the mini-sub just as it passes the sign for Universal Studios.
In an homage to the famed studio tour where Jaws pops out of the water, a shark tries to bite the mini-sub just as it passes the sign for Universal Studios.
Taxi (1978)
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
Referenced in
Duke Nukem 3D (1996)
Duke says, "I guess he didn't escape from L.A."
Duke says, "I guess he didn't escape from L.A."
Pussyman's Escape from L.A. (1997)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Ellen: Escape from L.A. (1998)
title reference
title reference
Soldier (1998)
Todd's service record includes the Plissken Medal.
Todd's service record includes the Plissken Medal.
Deus Ex (2000)
A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001)
Character name "Snake" as well as character name "Pliskin" which is a name used by "Snake" when pretending to be dead. (Solid Snake / Iroquois Pliskin, played by David Hayter)
Character name "Snake" as well as character name "Pliskin" which is a name used by "Snake" when pretending to be dead. (Solid Snake / Iroquois Pliskin, played by David Hayter)
Dead to Rights (2002)
District B13 (2004)
Dangerous weapon in a city abandoned by the government
Dangerous weapon in a city abandoned by the government
South Park: Pre-School (2004)
The music playing when Trent is released from juvie sounds like the music playing when Snake Plissken was released from prison at the beginning of "Escape from L.A."
The music playing when Trent is released from juvie sounds like the music playing when Snake Plissken was released from prison at the beginning of "Escape from L.A."
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004)
The character Snake is based on the character of the same name in this film both in terms of appearance and character.
The character Snake is based on the character of the same name in this film both in terms of appearance and character.
Two Guns (2005)
poster on wall
poster on wall
American Dad!: Con Heir (2005)
Roger calls Stan's dad Snake Plissken.
Roger calls Stan's dad Snake Plissken.
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.187 (2006)
referenced in clue in "Memorable Roles" category
referenced in clue in "Memorable Roles" category
Be Kind Rewind (2008)
Video case is shown.
Video case is shown.
Kevin Smith: Sold Out - A Threevening with Kevin Smith (2008)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
The Cinema Snob: Jaws 5: Cruel Jaws (2009)
title reference
title reference
Escape from New Jersey (2010)
characters
characters
Duke Nukem Forever (2011)
After Duke sign the kid's copy of "Why I'm so Great", the dad says "I thought he'd be taller" which was a line from the film.
After Duke sign the kid's copy of "Why I'm so Great", the dad says "I thought he'd be taller" which was a line from the film.
Shameful Sequels: Alien Resurrection (2011)
"And suddenly the movie becomes Escape From L.A."
"And suddenly the movie becomes Escape From L.A."
Escape from London (2011)
Short Tribute Film for Frightfest 2011
Short Tribute Film for Frightfest 2011
Featured in
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
Excerpts appear in the film.
Excerpts appear in the film.
David Walliams' Awfully Good: Awfully Good Movies (2011)
Bad special effect
Bad special effect
Spoofed in
Die Hard with a Sponsor (2007)
One of the characters in Die Hard with a Sponsor is a spoof of Snake Plissken.
One of the characters in Die Hard with a Sponsor is a spoof of Snake Plissken.
