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