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Pako L.A.:sta

Original title: Escape from L.A.
  • 19961996
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
75K
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POPULARITY
4,307
117
Kurt Russell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
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Snake Plissken is once again called in by the United States government to recover a potential doomsday device from Los Angeles, now an autonomous island where undesirables are deported.Snake Plissken is once again called in by the United States government to recover a potential doomsday device from Los Angeles, now an autonomous island where undesirables are deported.Snake Plissken is once again called in by the United States government to recover a potential doomsday device from Los Angeles, now an autonomous island where undesirables are deported.

IMDb RATING
5.7/10
75K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,307
117
  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writers
    • John Carpenter(characters)
    • Nick Castle(characters)
    • Debra Hill
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Steve Buscemi
    • Stacy Keach
Top credits
  • Director
    • John Carpenter
  • Writers
    • John Carpenter(characters)
    • Nick Castle(characters)
    • Debra Hill
  • Stars
    • Kurt Russell
    • Steve Buscemi
    • Stacy Keach
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 286User reviews
    • 148Critic reviews
    • 54Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Trailer
    Trailer 1:21
    Trailer
    Through the Lens: Defining Carpenteresque and Why It Belongs in the Dictionary
    Clip 4:54
    Through the Lens: Defining Carpenteresque and Why It Belongs in the Dictionary

    Photos125

    Valeria Golino and Kurt Russell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Kurt Russell and William Peña in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Steve Buscemi and Kurt Russell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Kurt Russell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    John Carpenter in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Kurt Russell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Kurt Russell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Steve Buscemi, Pam Grier, and Kurt Russell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Kurt Russell and Peter Fonda in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Kurt Russell and Bruce Campbell in Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Valeria Golino at an event for Pako L.A.:sta (1996)
    Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell at an event for Pako L.A.:sta (1996)

    Top cast

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    Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell
    • Snake Plissken
    Steve Buscemi
    Steve Buscemi
    • Map to the Stars Eddie
    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Cmdr. Malloy
    A.J. Langer
    A.J. Langer
    • Utopia
    Georges Corraface
    Georges Corraface
    • Cuervo Jones
    • (as George Corraface)
    Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes
    • Brazen
    Pam Grier
    Pam Grier
    • Hershe Las Palmas
    Jeff Imada
    Jeff Imada
    • Saigon Shadow
    Cliff Robertson
    Cliff Robertson
    • President
    Valeria Golino
    Valeria Golino
    • Taslima
    Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda
    • Pipeline
    Ina Romeo
    Ina Romeo
    • Hooker
    Peter Jason
    Peter Jason
    • Duty Sergeant
    Jordan Baker
    Jordan Baker
    • Police Anchor
    Caroleen Feeney
    Caroleen Feeney
    • Woman on Freeway
    Paul Bartel
    Paul Bartel
    • Congressman
    Tom McNulty
    • Officer
    Bruce Campbell
    Bruce Campbell
    • Surgeon General of Beverly Hills
    • Director
      • John Carpenter
    • Writers
      • John Carpenter(characters)
      • Nick Castle(characters)
      • Debra Hill
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to an interview with John Carpenter, Kurt Russell not only came up with, but wrote the entire ending of the movie.
    • Goofs
      The wristwatch counter shows 6 hours 59 minutes. Then he is told he has seven and a half hours left.
    • Quotes

      Snake Plissken: Got a smoke?

      Malloy: The United States is a no-smoking nation. No smoking, no drinking, no drugs. No women - unless of course you're married. No guns, no foul language... no red meat.

      Snake Plissken: [sarcastic] Land of the free.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Jack/Aladdin and the King of Thieves/Escape from L.A./Basquiat/The Pompatus of Love (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Escape from New York - Main Title
      Written by John Carpenter & Alan Howarth

    User reviews286

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    Featured review
    Best Ending Ever ! ! !
    So, recently if seen this amazing movie again, sitting on my couch and listening to this incredible genius made music. I really don't know, why most of the people prefer Escape from N.Y. When I first saw N.Y. it really didn't get me. But one must be said for sure: ESCAPE FROM L.A. DO HAVE THE BEST ENDING I'VE EVER SEEN IN A MOVIE MADE UNTIL NOW! So all of you, who haven't seen it yet, go get it!

    PS: Sorry, if there are some gramatical errors, but my English isn't that good.
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    • Gibdos
    • May 16, 2004

    FAQ3

    • Surely Snake destroying the nuclear fusion tape at the end of 'Escape from New York' was supposed to be the end of humanity?
    • What is "Escape From Earth"?
    • Isn't Snake's decision incredibly selfish and illogical?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • John Carpenter's Pako L.A.:sta
    • Filming locations
      • Long Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Rysher Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $50,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,477,365
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,912,557
      • Aug 11, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,477,365
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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