Movie Description
Escape from New York
(1981)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : John Carpenter
- Producer : Debra Hill,Larry Franco
- Editor : Todd C. Ramsay
- Cast : Kurt Russell,Lee Van Cleef,Ernest Borgnine,Donald Pleasence,Isaac Hayes,Season Hubley,Harry Dean Stanton,Adrienne Barbeau,Tom Atkins,Charles Cyphers,Frank Doubleday,John Strobel,George Buck Flower,John Cothran,Nancy Stephens,Steven Ford,John Carpenter,Jamie Lee Curtis,Nick Castle,Debra Hill,Ox Baker,Joe Unger,Garrett Bergfeld,Wally Taylor,Rodger Bumpass,John Diehl,Ronald E. House,Richard Cosentino,Joel Bennett,Tobar Mayo,Steven M. Gagnon,Michael Taylor,Lonnie Wun,Dale E. House,Bob Minor,James O'Hagen,James Emery,Tom Lillard,Borah Silver,Tony Papenfuss,Carmen Filpi,Clay Wright,Al Cerullo,Alan Shearman,Ron Vernan
Cast
Snake Plissken
Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Cabbie
President of the United States
The Duke of New York
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harold 'Brain' Helman
Maggie
Rehme
Secretary of State
Romero
Cronenberg
Drunk
Gypsy #1
Stewardess
Secret Service #2
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Pianist
Computer (voice)
Slag
Taylor
Gypsy #2
Controller
Dancer
Punk
Dancer
Gypsy Guard
Gypsy #4
Third Indian
Secret Service #1
Secret Service #3
Red Bandana Gypsy
Helicopter Pilot #1
Duty Sergeant
Computer Operator
Trooper
Police Sergeant
Theatre manager
Theatre Assistant
Bum
Helicopter Pilot #3
Helicopter Pilot #4
Dancer
Dancer
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Facts
Original TitleEscape from New York
Status Released
Release Information
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1981-05-23
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 39m
Budget₹ 6000000
Revenue₹ 50244700
Homepagehttp://www.theofficialjohncarpenter.com/escape-from-new-york/
Production CompaniesAVCO Embassy Pictures,Goldcrest,International Film Investors,City Films,Taurus Film
Genres
- Action
- Thriller
- Science Fiction
