
Escape from New York
Escape from New York
Release: 1981-05-23·Runtime: 99m·★ 7.0
Science FictionAction
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
Steven M. Gagnonas Secret Service #1
Tony Papenfussas Theatre Assistant
Adrienne Barbeauas Maggie
Ox Bakeras Slag
John Diehlas Punk
Carmen Filpias Bum
Nick Castleas Pianist
Bob Minoras Duty Sergeant
Season Hubleyas Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
John Carpenteras Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Debra Hillas Computer (voice)
Wally Tayloras Controller
Alan Shearmanas Dancer
Jamie Lee Curtisas Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Rodger Bumpassas Dancer
Joel Bennettas Gypsy #4
Tom Atkinsas Rehme
Charles Cyphersas Secretary of State
Garrett Bergfeldas Gypsy #2
Kurt Russellas Snake Plissken
Harry Dean Stantonas Harold 'Brain' Helman
John Cothranas Gypsy #1
Al Cerulloas Helicopter Pilot #4
Ernest Borgnineas Cabbie
Isaac Hayesas The Duke of New York
George Buck Floweras Drunk
Nancy Stephensas Stewardess
Lee Van Cleefas Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Donald Pleasenceas President of the United States
Frank Doubledayas Romero
Steven Fordas Secret Service #2
Joe Ungeras TaylorCrew
" />Tony RandelSpecial Effects Coordinator
" />Dick WarlockStunts, Stunt Coordinator
" />Alan HowarthOriginal Music Composer, Sound Effects
" />Eddie HiceStunts
" />Nick CastleScreenplay
" />Ted WhiteStunts
" />Sandra Lee GimpelStunts
" />Harvey ParryStunts
" />James CameronMatte Painter, Visual Effects Art Director
" />John CarpenterOriginal Music Composer, Screenplay, Director
" />Mark ManginiDialogue Editor
" />Dean CundeyDirector of Photography
" />Joe AlvesProduction Design
" />George P. WilburStunts
" />Jack VerboisStunts
" />David CronenbergThanks
" />Bill HartStunts
" />Loren JanesStunts
" />Todd C. RamsayEditor
" />Bob MinorStunts
" />Debra HillProducer
" />Fred LernerStunts
" />James WinburnStunts
" />Larry FrancoProducer, First Assistant Director
" />Tony BrubakerStunts