Who is Snake Plissken in Escape from New York?

Ex-special forces soldier turned criminal, forced into high-stakes rescue missions.

Who plays Snake Plissken in Escape from New York?

Snake Plissken is played by Kurt Russell.

Snake Plissken's abilities include stealth combat, tactical planning, survival skills, marksmanship, infiltration.

Snake Plissken has 5 mapped relationships in Escape from New York. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Anti-hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Stealth combat, Tactical planning, Survival skills, Marksmanship, Infiltration

Snake Plissken — Alliance Ally — Maggie (Adrienne Barbeau)
Maggie assists Snake despite initial coercion.
Snake Plissken — Conflict Enemy — Slag (Ox Baker)
Slag is the Duke's champion fighter sent to kill Snake.
Snake Plissken — Conflict Enemy — The Duke of New York (Isaac Hayes)
The Duke is the primary antagonist opposing Snake.
Snake Plissken — Conflict Enemy — Romero (Frank Doubleday)
Romero actively opposes Snake's rescue mission.
Snake Plissken — Alliance Ally — Cabbie (Ernest Borgnine)
Cabbie acts as Snake's primary ally and driver throughout the mission.