Escape from New York

Name: Escape from New York
Genre: Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
Released: 1981
Duration: 99 min

English • 1981 • 1h 39m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

John Carpenter

Thriller Science Fiction Action

Synopsis

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Carpenter

WriterNick Castle, John Carpenter

CinematographerDean Cundey

ComposerAlan Howarth, John Carpenter

EditorTodd C. Ramsay

ProducerLarry Franco, Debra Hill

Cast

Kurt Russellas Snake Plissken

Lee Van Cleefas Police Commissioner Bob Hauk

Donald Pleasenceas President of the United States

Isaac Hayesas The Duke of New York

Season Hubleyas Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts

Harry Dean Stantonas Harold 'Brain' Helman

Charles Cyphersas Secretary of State

John Strobelas Cronenberg

John Cothranas Gypsy #1

Nancy Stephensas Stewardess

Steven Fordas Secret Service #2

John Carpenteras Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player

Jamie Lee Curtisas Narrator / Prison Recording Voice (uncredited)

Nick Castleas Pianist

Debra Hillas Computer (voice)