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