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