
Escape from New York
Escape from New York
Release: 1981-05-23·Runtime: 99m·★ 7.0
ActionThrillerScience Fiction
In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted into a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam free. After the US president crash-lands inside, war hero Snake Plissken has 24 hours to bring him back.
Production Countries
United KingdomGermanyUnited States of America
Production Companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Goldcrest
International Film Investors
City Films
Taurus Film
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Rodger Bumpassas Dancer
Al Cerulloas Helicopter Pilot #4
Donald Pleasenceas President of the United States
Harry Dean Stantonas Harold 'Brain' Helman
John Cothranas Gypsy #1
Nancy Stephensas Stewardess
Wally Tayloras Controller
Ernest Borgnineas Cabbie
Steven Fordas Secret Service #2
John Carpenteras Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Isaac Hayesas The Duke of New York
Season Hubleyas Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Tom Atkinsas Rehme
Jamie Lee Curtisas Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Nick Castleas Pianist
Carmen Filpias Bum
Joe Ungeras Taylor
Tony Papenfussas Theatre Assistant
Alan Shearmanas Dancer
John Diehlas Punk
Adrienne Barbeauas Maggie
Charles Cyphersas Secretary of State
Ox Bakeras Slag
Garrett Bergfeldas Gypsy #2
Kurt Russellas Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleefas Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Debra Hillas Computer (voice)
Joel Bennettas Gypsy #4
Frank Doubledayas Romero
George Buck Floweras DrunkCrew
" />Debra HillProducer
" />Joe AlvesProduction Design
" />John CarpenterDirector, Original Music Composer, Screenplay
" />Jack VerboisStunts
" />Sandra Lee GimpelStunts
" />Dean CundeyDirector of Photography
" />James WinburnStunts
" />Larry FrancoProducer, First Assistant Director
" />Tony RandelSpecial Effects Coordinator
" />James CameronMatte Painter, Visual Effects Art Director
" />Fred LernerStunts
" />George P. WilburStunts
" />Tony BrubakerStunts
" />David CronenbergThanks
" />Harvey ParryStunts
" />Nick CastleScreenplay
" />Eddie HiceStunts
" />Alan HowarthOriginal Music Composer, Sound Effects
" />Mark ManginiDialogue Editor
" />Bill HartStunts
" />Ted WhiteStunts
" />Dick WarlockStunts, Stunt Coordinator
" />Todd C. RamsayEditor
" />Loren JanesStunts