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