Escape From New York The Rewatchables
Escape From New York

The Neil McCauley “A Book about Metals” Award for Best Line from the Movie

Snake’s death-rumor line, Romero’s countdown, the Hawk exchange, and the Duke slogan

In the discussion (5)
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  • The first Hawk–Snake scene is treated as quotable line by line. — Chris Ryan
  • Snake Plissken, I thought you were dead is a primary takeaway. — Chris Ryan
  • Romero’s touch-me countdown is another favorite. — Chris Ryan
  • Snake telling Hawk the president is dead and may have been eaten is singled out.
  • The Duke of New York, A number one is selected as the favorite line and a family affirmation.
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