Die Klapperschlange
Escape from New York
Release: 1981-05-23·Runtime: 99m·★ 7.0
ActionThrillerScience Fiction
New York im Jahre 1997: Aufgrund der hohen Verbrechensrate ist ganz Manhattan in ein riesiges Hochsicherheits-Gefängnis mit über drei Millionen Verbrechern umgewandelt worden. Ausgerechnet hier stürzt die Air Force One mit dem US-Präsidenten ab. Es gibt nur einen, der den Präsidenten noch retten kann, der ehemalige Kriegsheld Snake Plissken.
Production Countries
United KingdomGermanyUnited States of America
Production Companies
AVCO Embassy Pictures
Goldcrest
International Film Investors
City Films
Taurus Film
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Harry Dean Stantonas Harold 'Brain' Helman
George Buck Floweras Drunk
John Carpenteras Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Al Cerulloas Helicopter Pilot #4
Isaac Hayesas The Duke of New York
Tom Atkinsas Rehme
Charles Cyphersas Secretary of State
Garrett Bergfeldas Gypsy #2
Joel Bennettas Gypsy #4
Kurt Russellas Snake Plissken
John Diehlas Punk
Donald Pleasenceas President of the United States
Nancy Stephensas Stewardess
Steven Fordas Secret Service #2
Wally Tayloras Controller
Tony Papenfussas Theatre Assistant
Alan Shearmanas Dancer
Frank Doubledayas Romero
Nick Castleas Pianist
Joe Ungeras Taylor
Lee Van Cleefas Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Season Hubleyas Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Adrienne Barbeauas Maggie
John Cothranas Gypsy #1
Rodger Bumpassas Dancer
Carmen Filpias Bum
Ernest Borgnineas Cabbie
Jamie Lee Curtisas Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Debra Hillas Computer (voice)
Ox Bakeras SlagCrew
" />James WinburnStunts
" />Sandra Lee GimpelStunts" />Nick CastleScreenplay
" />Dick WarlockStunts, Stunt Coordinator
" />Loren JanesStunts
" />Alan HowarthOriginal Music Composer, Sound Effects
" />Joe AlvesProduction Design
" />Dean CundeyDirector of Photography
" />George P. WilburStunts
" />Tony RandelSpecial Effects Coordinator
" />Fred LernerStunts
" />Harvey ParryStunts
" />Jack VerboisStunts
" />Eddie HiceStunts
" />Tony BrubakerStunts
" />Bill HartStunts
" />Mark ManginiDialogue Editor
" />Ted WhiteStunts
" />David CronenbergThanks" />Debra HillProducer
" />Todd C. RamsayEditor
" />Larry FrancoProducer, First Assistant Director
" />James CameronMatte Painter, Visual Effects Art Director" />John CarpenterDirector, Original Music Composer, Screenplay