Cabbie — Escape from New York Character Profile

About Cabbie

Eccentric taxi driver who aids Snake's navigation in Manhattan.

Cabbie — Character Profile

Alignment

Neutral

Species

Human

Abilities

Driving, Local navigation, Improvisation, Fan knowledge

• Strength: 4/10
• Intelligence: 5/10
• Charisma: 8/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 4/10

Character Facts

Played by

Ernest Borgnine

Appears in

Escape from New York (1981)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Cabbie — Alliance Ally — Snake Plissken (Kurt Russell)

  Cabbie acts as Snake's primary ally and driver throughout the mission.

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