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Escape from New York
(1981)
1997. New York city is now a maximum security prison. Breaking out is impossible. Breaking in is insane.
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Stars: Tom Atkins, Adrienne Barbeau, Joel Bennett, Garrett Bergfeld, Ernest Borgnine
Director: Mike Portnoy
Writer: John Carpenter, Nick Castle
Language: English
Studio: AVCO Embassy Pictures
Duration: 99
Rated: R
DVD Release: November 2000

A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and a mind-blowing vision of a lone warrior (Kurt Russell) battling his way out of a post-apocalyptic Manhattan! Hailed as "stylish and scary" (Los Angeles Times), "dark and dangerous" (Newsweek) and "gloriously...fun" (Tyler Morning Telegraph), this fast-paced and furiously entertaining thriller grabs you by the throat and won't let go! In a world ravaged by crime, the entire island of Manhattan has been converted to a walled prison where brutal prisoners roam. But when the U.S. President (Donald Pleasence) crash-lands inside, only one man can bring him back: notorious outlaw and former Special Forces war hero Snake Plissken (Russell). But time is short: in 24 hours, an explosive device implanted in his neck will end Snake's missionand his lifeunless he succeeds!


Kurt RussellSnake Plissken
Dream Theater
Tom AtkinsRehme
Lee Van CleefHauk
Adrienne BarbeauMaggie
Joel BennettGypsy #4
Garrett BergfeldGypsy #2
Ernest BorgnineCabbie
Vic BullockFirst Indian
Richard CosentinoGypsy Guard
John Cothran Jr.Gypsy #1
Charles CyphersSecretary of State
Frank DoubledayRomero
Isaac HayesThe Duke
John Cothran, Jr.Gypsy #1
George Buck FlowerDrunk
Season HubleyGirl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Robert John MetcalfGypsy #3
Jim LucasDirector of Photography
John CarpenterComposer
Donald PleasencePresident
Harry Dean StantonBrain
Alan HowarthComposer
Jamie Lee CurtisNarrator / Prison Recording Voice
Cloudia RebarSet Decoration
Nick CastlePianist (uncredited)
John StrobelCronenberg
Dean CundeyCinematographer
George D. DodgeCinematographer
Stephen LoomisCostume Design
Joe UngerTaylor (scenes deleted)
Vicangelo BulluckFirst Indian
Todd C. RamsayEditor
Clem FoxSecond Indian
Joe AlvesProduction Designer
Tobar MayoThird Indian
Nancy StephensStewardess
John CothranGypsy #1 (as John Cothran Jr.)
James Cameronvisual effects art director
Steven M. GagnonSecret Service #1
Steven FordSecret Service #2
Michael TaylorSecret Service #3
Dick WarlockStunt Coordinator
Lonnie WunRed Bandana Gypsy
Dale E. HouseHelicopter Pilot #1
David R. PatrickHelicopter Pilot #2
Bob MinorDuty Sergeant
Mike JohnsonStunts
Wally TaylorController
James O'HagenComputer Operator
James EmeryTrooper
Tom LillardPolice Sergeant
Borah SilverTheater Manager
Linda DanielsSewer Orphan
Tony PapenfussTheater Assistant
John DiehlPunk
Carmen FilpiBum
George 'Buck' FlowerDrunk (as Buck Flower)
Clay WrightHelicopter Pilot #3
Al CerulloHelicopter Pilot #4
Ox BakerSlag
Lowmoan SpectacularDancer
Ronald E. HouseDancer
Alan ShearmanDancer
Joseph A. PerrottiDancer
Rodger BumpassDancer
Ron VernanDancer
Debra HillComputer (voice)
Genre: Action
Media: DVD
Sound: Dolby Digital Surround
IMDb: 0082340