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