Uploaded in April 2015
Escape from New York • Movie • Rating 7.0 out of 10
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Uploaded in April 2015
Uploaded in August 2009
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overview
What is Escape from New York about?
1997. New York City is a walled, maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane. 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. It blends action, thriller, science fiction elements. The film reflects a distinct United Kingdom style and perspective. The story is brought to life by director John Carpenter. With a runtime of 1h 39m, it offers a comfortable feature-length experience.
cast
Cast and crew of Escape from New York
The main cast includes Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef and Ernest Borgnine. Behind the camera, the film is directed by John Carpenter, written by Nick Castle and John Carpenter, produced by Debra Hill and Larry Franco.
Kurt Russell
as Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef
as Police Commissioner Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine
as Cabbie
Donald Pleasence
as President of the United States
Isaac Hayes
as The Duke of New York
Season Hubley
as Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton
as Harold 'Brain' Helman
Adrienne Barbeau
as Maggie
Tom Atkins
as Rehme
Charles Cyphers
as Secretary of State
Frank Doubleday
as Romero
John Strobel
as Cronenberg
George Buck Flower
as Drunk
John Cothran
as Gypsy #1
Nancy Stephens
as Stewardess
Steven Ford
as Secret Service #2
John Carpenter
as Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player
Jamie Lee Curtis
as Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)
Nick Castle
as Pianist
Debra Hill
as Computer (voice)
Ox Baker
as Slag
Joe Unger
as Taylor
Garrett Bergfeld
as Gypsy #2
Wally Taylor
as Controller
Rodger Bumpass
as Dancer
John Diehl
as Punk
Ronald E. House
as Dancer
Richard Cosentino
as Gypsy Guard
Joel Bennett
as Gypsy #4
Tobar Mayo
as Third Indian
Steven M. Gagnon
as Secret Service #1
Michael Taylor
as Secret Service #3
Lonnie Wun
as Red Bandana Gypsy
Dale E. House
as Helicopter Pilot #1
Bob Minor
as Duty Sergeant
James O'Hagen
as Computer Operator
James Emery
as Trooper
Tom Lillard
as Police Sergeant
Borah Silver
as Theatre manager
Tony Papenfuss
as Theatre Assistant
Carmen Filpi
as Bum
Clay Wright
as Helicopter Pilot #3
Al Cerullo
as Helicopter Pilot #4
Alan Shearman
as Dancer
Ron Vernan
as Dancer
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