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