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