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