Escape from New York (1981)
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- R
- 1h 39min
- Action, Adventure
- 10 Jul 1981 (USA)
- Movie
In 1997, when the U.S. president crashes into Manhattan, now a giant maximum security prison, a convicted bank robber is sent in to rescue him.
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Awards:
- 6 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
| Kurt Russell | ... |
Snake Plissken
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| Lee Van Cleef | ... |
Hauk
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| Ernest Borgnine | ... |
Cabbie
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| Donald Pleasence | ... |
President
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| Isaac Hayes | ... |
The Duke
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| Season Hubley | ... |
Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
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| Harry Dean Stanton | ... |
Harold 'Brain' Hellman
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| Adrienne Barbeau | ... |
Maggie
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| Tom Atkins | ... |
Rehme
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| Charles Cyphers | ... |
Secretary of State
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| Joe Unger | ... |
Taylor (scenesDeleted)
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| Frank Doubleday | ... |
Romero
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| John Strobel | ... |
Cronenberg
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| John Cothran | ... |
Gypsy #1
(as John Cothran Jr.)
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Garrett Bergfeld | ... |
Gypsy #2
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Richard Cosentino | ... |
Gypsy Guard
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Robert John Metcalf | ... |
Gypsy #3
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| Joel Bennett | ... |
Gypsy #4
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| Vicangelo Bulluck | ... |
First Indian
(as Vic Bullock)
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Clem Fox | ... |
Second Indian
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Tobar Mayo | ... |
Third Indian
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| Nancy Stephens | ... |
Stewardess
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| Steven M. Gagnon | ... |
Secret Service #1
(as Steven Gagon)
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| Steven Ford | ... |
Secret Service #2
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Michael Taylor | ... |
Secret Service #3
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Lonnie Wun | ... |
Red Bandana Gypsy
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| Dale E. House | ... |
Helicopter Pilot #1
(as Dale House)
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David R. Patrick | ... |
Helicopter Pilot #2
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| Bob Minor | ... |
Duty Sergeant
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Wally Taylor | ... |
Controller
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James O'Hagen | ... |
Computer Operator
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James Emery | ... |
Trooper
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Tom Lillard | ... |
Police Sergeant
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| Borah Silver | ... |
Theater Manager
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Tony Papenfuss | ... |
Theater Assistant
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| John Diehl | ... |
Punk
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| Carmen Filpi | ... |
Bum
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| George 'Buck' Flower | ... |
Drunk
(as Buck Flower)
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Clay Wright | ... |
Helicopter Pilot #3
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| Al Cerullo | ... |
Helicopter Pilot #4
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| Ox Baker | ... |
Slag
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Lowmoan Spectacular | ... |
Dancer
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Ronald E. House | ... |
Dancer
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| Alan Shearman | ... |
Dancer
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Joseph A. Perrotti | ... |
Dancer
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| Rodger Bumpass | ... |
Dancer
(as Roger Bumpass)
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Ron Vernan | ... |
Dancer
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Carla Barnett | ... |
Gypsy (uncredited)
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Kathleen Blanchard | ... |
Narrator - Opening scenes (uncredited) (unconfirmed)
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| John Carpenter | ... |
Secret Service #2 / Helicopter Pilot / Violin Player (uncredited) (voice)
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| Nick Castle | ... |
Pianist (uncredited)
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John Contini | ... |
Eye-Patch Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Jamie Lee Curtis | ... |
Narrator / Computer (uncredited) (voice)
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Linda Daniels | ... |
Sewer Orphan (uncredited)
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Mark Groseclose | ... |
Crazy (uncredited)
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David E. Harshbarger | ... |
Soldier / Bum in Theater (uncredited)
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| Debra Hill | ... |
Computer (uncredited) (voice)
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Jeff Sillifant | ... |
Crazy / Food Drop Prisoner (uncredited)
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Mark Stern | ... |
Guy in Chock Full O'Nuts (uncredited)
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Kelli Thompson | ... |
Native American Woman (uncredited)
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| Ken Tipton | ... |
Ringside Prisoner (uncredited)
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| Barron Winchester | ... |
Sewer Dweller (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Carpenter | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| John Carpenter | ... | (written by) and |
| Nick Castle | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Barry Bernardi | ... | associate producer |
| Jake Eberts | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Larry Franco | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Debra Hill | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| John Carpenter | ... | (music by) |
| Alan Howarth | ... | (in association with) |
Cinematography by
| Dean Cundey | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Todd C. Ramsay | ... | film editor (as Todd Ramsay) |
Editorial Department
| Dean Beville | ... | assistant to assistant film editor |
| Sheri Eisenberg | ... | theatrical & HDR mastering colorist |
| Barbara Gandolfo-Frady | ... | apprentice editor (as Barbara Ann Gandolfo) |
| Randy D. Thornton | ... | assistant film editor |
Production Design by
| Joe Alves | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cloudia Rebar | ... | (as C L O U D I A) |
Costume Design by
| Stephen Loomis | ... | (as Steven Loomis) |
Makeup Department
| Frankie Bergman | ... | hair stylist |
| Ken Chase | ... | makeup artist supervisor |
| Benjamin Douglas | ... | makeup artist (as Ben Douglas) |
Production Management
| Alan Levine | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jeffrey Chernov | ... | second assistant director |
| Larry Franco | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Eugene Booth | ... | assistant property master (as Gene Booth) |
| Lee B. Drygas | ... | swing gang (as Lee Drygas) |
| Joseph C. Fama | ... | propmaker (as Joe Fama) |
| Arthur Gelb | ... | graphic designer |
| Serge Genitempo | ... | stand-by painter |
| Chris Horner | ... | assistant art director |
| Mike May | ... | property master |
| Art Molen | ... | propmaker foreman |
| Andrew 'Sandy' Overholtzer | ... | propmaker foreman (as Andrew Earl Overholtzer) |
| Marvin Salsberg | ... | construction foreman (as Marv Salsberg) |
| Wayne Smith | ... | paint foreman |
| Don Sutton | ... | leadman |
| Ward Welton | ... | paint supervisor |
| Frank White | ... | laborer |
| Ed Zingel | ... | painter |
| Sol Aquino | ... | carpenter (uncredited) |
| Michael W. Moore | ... | prop maker (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Joseph F. Brennan | ... | boom operator (as Joe Brennan) |
| Thomas Causey | ... | sound mixer (as Tommy Causey) |
| Carl Fischer | ... | boom operator |
| Warren Hamilton Jr. | ... | sound editor (as Warren Hamilton) |
| Alan Howarth | ... | special synthesizer sound |
| Gregg Landaker | ... | rerecording mixer |
| Steve Maslow | ... | rerecording mixer |
| John Mosley | ... | stereo recordist |
| David Ritscher | ... | assistant sound editor (as David Ritcher) |
| Bill Varney | ... | rerecording mixer |
| David Lewis Yewdall | ... | sound editor (as David Yewdall) |
| Nicholas James | ... | foley editor (uncredited) |
| Mark A. Mangini | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
| Steve Rice | ... | dialogue editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Roy Arbogast | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Pat Patterson | ... | special effects |
| Eddie Surkin | ... | special effects |
| Gary Zink | ... | special effects |
| Brian Bevis | ... | special effects crew (uncredited) |
| Kevin Pike | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Steve Caldwell | ... | camera assistant: special visual effects |
| James Cameron | ... | director of photography: special visual effects (as Jim Cameron) / matte artwork (as Jim Cameron) |
| Tom Campbell | ... | engineer: special visual effects |
| Brian Chin | ... | miniature construction |
| George D. Dodge | ... | director of photography: special visual effects (as George Dodge) |
| Steven Elliott | ... | Elicon camera operator (as Steve Elliot) / rotoscope (as Steve Elliot) |
| Mary Ann Fisher | ... | producer/liaison: special visual effects |
| Randall Frakes | ... | camera assistant: special visual effects (as Randy Frakes) |
| Julia Gibson | ... | Elicon camera operator |
| Jena Holman | ... | matte artwork |
| Ken Jones | ... | Elicon camera operator (as Dr. Ken Jones) |
| R.J. Kizer | ... | project supervisor: special visual effects |
| Aaron Lipstadt | ... | associate producer: special visual effects |
| Austin McKinney | ... | director of photography: special visual effects |
| Sara Nelson | ... | production accountant: special visual effects |
| Tony Randel | ... | lab liaison: special visual effects (as Anthony Randel) |
| Dennis Skotak | ... | director of photography: special visual effects |
| Robert Skotak | ... | matte artwork (as Bob Skotak) / visual effects supervisor |
| Charles Skouras III | ... | production manager: special visual effects |
| Dan Smith | ... | rotoscope |
| Robin Thomas | ... | production secretary: special visual effects |
| Gary Wagner | ... | gaffer: special visual effects |
| John C. Wash | ... | graphic displays (as John Wash) |
| William L. Arance | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
| Whitney Scott Bain | ... | visual effects production assistant (uncredited) |
| Stephen Barncard | ... | motion control designer (uncredited) |
| Mark Stetson | ... | model maker (uncredited) |
| Hoyt Yeatman | ... | motion control photographer (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Buff Brady | ... | stunts |
| Tony Brubaker | ... | stunts |
| Roydon Clark | ... | stunts |
| Glory Fioramonti | ... | stunts |
| Sandra Lee Gimpel | ... | stunts (as Sandy Gimpel) |
| Bill Hart | ... | stunts |
| Kent Hays | ... | stunts |
| Eddie Hice | ... | stunts |
| Loren Janes | ... | stunts |
| Mike Johnson | ... | stunts |
| Mags Kavanaugh | ... | Stunt double: Season Hubley |
| William T. Lane | ... | stunts (as Bill Lane) |
| Fred Lerner | ... | stunts |
| Mike H. McGaughy | ... | stunts (as Mike McGaughy) |
| Bob Minor | ... | stunts |
| John Moio | ... | stunts (as John A. Moio) |
| Harvey Parry | ... | stunts |
| George Sawaya | ... | stunts |
| Jack Tyree | ... | stunts |
| Jack Verbois | ... | stunts |
| Dick Warlock | ... | stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Jesse Wayne | ... | stunt double: stunt double: Donald Pleasence / stunts |
| Ted White | ... | stunts |
| George P. Wilbur | ... | stunts (as George Wilbur) |
| James Winburn | ... | stunts (as Jim Winburn) |
| Dick Warlock | ... | stunt double: Kurt Russell (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Leo Behar | ... | grip |
| Clyde E. Bryan | ... | first assistant camera (as Clyde Bryan) |
| Scott Buttfield | ... | electrician |
| Jim Coe | ... | still photographer |
| Jack Lee Gary | ... | assistant camera: second unit (as Jack Gary) |
| Kim Gottlieb | ... | still photographer |
| Douglas Knapp | ... | camera operator: second unit (as Doug Knapp) |
| Jim Lucas | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Drain M. Marshall | ... | rigging gaffer (as Drain Marshall) |
| Terry Marshall | ... | electrician |
| Thomas Marshall | ... | best boy electrician (as Tom Marshall) |
| Steve Mathis | ... | flicker box technician |
| George Mooradian | ... | assistant camera: second unit |
| Douglas Olivares | ... | second assistant camera |
| Seymour Owens | ... | second grip |
| Frank Palmer | ... | key grip |
| Frank Ruttencutter | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Tommy Sands | ... | dolly grip |
| Raymond Stella | ... | camera operator (as Ray Stella) |
| Steve Tate | ... | second assistant camera |
| Mark Walthour | ... | gaffer |
| Curtis Foster | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Pegi Brotman | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Katrina Bronson | ... | costumer: women |
| Mel Sawicki | ... | costumer: men |
Location Management
| Barry Bernardi | ... | location manager |
| Frank Capra III | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ron Littrell | ... | location contact |
| Terry Murphy | ... | location contact |
Music Department
| John Carpenter | ... | music performer |
| Alan Howarth | ... | music performer / musician: special synthesizer sound |
| Bruce Botnick | ... | scoring mixer (uncredited) |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe soloist (uncredited) |
| Sandy De Crescent | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Robert Fernandez | ... | scoring mixer (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Hall | ... | music editor (uncredited) |
| Dennis S. Sands | ... | scoring recordist (uncredited) |
| Steve Schaeffer | ... | musician: percussion (uncredited) |
| Steven L. Smith | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
| Ian Underwood | ... | musician: synthesizer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Louise Jaffe | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Joe Benet | ... | driver |
| Bobby Benton | ... | driver |
| Rodney Berg | ... | driver (as Rod Berg) |
| Steve Boyd | ... | driver |
| John Brumby | ... | creative mobile technician |
| Michael Connolly | ... | driver (as Mike Connolly) |
| William Charles Hauer | ... | driver (as Chuck Hauer) |
| Dick Lee | ... | driver |
| Wayne Roberts | ... | driver |
| Mario Simon | ... | driver |
| Tom F. Thomas | ... | transportation captain (as Tom Thomas) |
| Eddie Lee Voelker | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Wayne Williams | ... | driver |
| Ed Wirth | ... | driver (as Eddie Worth) |
| Tom Briggs | ... | set driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Juan Betancourt | ... | meals |
| Donald P. Borchers | ... | avco nominee (as Don Borchers) |
| Pegi Brotman | ... | assistant: producers |
| John F. Buckley | ... | accountant (as Jack Buckley) |
| Louis Chirco | ... | craft service (as Louie Chirco) |
| Maurice Costello | ... | nurse |
| Chip Fowler | ... | production office coordinator |
| Matt Franco | ... | assistant: the assistants |
| Bert Jetter | ... | meals |
| David R. Lawson | ... | medic |
| Sarah Preece | ... | office production assistant |
| Geoffrey Ryan | ... | production assistant (as Geoff Ryan) |
| Syd Stembridge | ... | weapons advisor |
| Kelli Thompson | ... | unit publicist (as Kelli Garris) |
| David DeCoteau | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| John L. Hammontree | ... | militia coordinator (uncredited) |
| Howard R. Schuster | ... | financing (uncredited) |
| Barron Winchester | ... | stand-in: Mr. Pleasance (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Walter Abell | ... | special thanks |
| David Cronenberg | ... | special thanks |
| Dennis Foley | ... | special thanks (as Lt. Col. Dennis R. Foley) |
| George A. Romero | ... | special thanks |
| Don Taylor | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (present)
- International Film Investors (present)
- Goldcrest Films International (present)
- City Films
Distributors
- AVCO Embassy Pictures (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- Avco Embassy (1981) (Mexico) (theatrical)
- Barber International (1981) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Hoyts Distribution (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- New World-Mutual (1981) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Przedsiebiorstwo Dystrybucji Filmów (1983) (Poland) (theatrical)
- Constantin Film (1981) (West Germany) (theatrical) (as Neue Constantin Film)
- Medusa Distribuzione (1981) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Parafrance Films (1981) (France) (theatrical)
- DEG Sale Company B.V. (1981) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Kamras Film Agency (1981) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Nippon Herald Films (1981) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Tuschinski Film Distribution (1981) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Filmes Castello Lopes (1981) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Svensk Filmindustri (SF) (1981) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Nelson Entertainment (1982) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Videosonic (1984) (Greece) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment Australia (1983) (Australia) (video)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1983) (France) (VHS)
- In Video (1983) (Norway) (VHS)
- Nordic Video (1983) (Finland) (VHS)
- PolyGram Vidéo (1983) (France) (VHS)
- CEL Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (Japan) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Embassy Home Entertainment (1984) (United States) (VHS)
- Embassy Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Nippon AVC Co. (1986) (Japan) (VHS)
- Embassy Pictures Overseas (1987) (India) (theatrical)
- La Cinq (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- Mainostelevisio (MTV3) (1991) (Finland) (tv) (as MTV1)
- Astro Distribution (1994) (Germany) (video) (laserdisc)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1994) (United States) (VHS) (director's special edition)
- Image Entertainment (1994) (United States) (video) (laserdisc)
- Arcade Movie Company (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Canal+ Distribution (1998) (France) (DVD)
- Nelonen (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- Pioneer (1998) (United Kingdom) (video) (laserdisc)
- PolyGram Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- TF1 Vidéo (1998) (France) (DVD)
- Taurus Video (1998) (Germany) (DVD)
- Taurus Video (Germany) (VHS)
- Une Vidéo (France) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- TF1 Vidéo (2000) (France) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2000) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Bridge Entertainment Group (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Highlight Film (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- IPA Asia Pacific (2002) (Thailand) (DVD)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD) (special edition)
- Hollydan Works (2004) (Yugoslavia) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- Sandrew Metronome Norge (2004) (Norway) (DVD)
- Sandrews (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment (2005) (United Kingdom) (DVD) (special edition)
- RCV Home Entertainment (2006) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Sandrew Metronome Distribution (2006) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures Spain (2006) (Spain) (DVD)
- Universal-Studio Canal (2006) (France) (DVD) (collector's edition)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Universal-Studio Canal (2007) (France) (DVD)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2008) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Optimum Home Entertainment (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2008) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- Universal-Studio Canal (2008) (France) (Blu-ray)
- Universum Film (UFA) (2008) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Universal Pictures Finland (2009) (Finland) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2009) (Norway) (DVD)
- Universal Pictures (2009) (Sweden) (DVD)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (2009) (Finland) (tv)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Highlight Film (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Rialto Pictures (2013) (United States) (theatrical) (reissue)
- Scream Factory (2015) (United States) (Blu-ray) (collector's edition)
- Constantin Film (2016) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Divisa Home Video (2017) (Spain) (DVD)
- Splendor Films (2018) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Blaze (2018) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- StudioCanal (2018) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- StudioCanal (2018) (United Kingdom) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2018) (Australia) (Blu-ray)
- The Criterion Channel (2019) (United States) (tv) (digital)
- Future Film (2020) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Future Film (2021) (Finland) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Scream Factory (2022) (United States) (Blu-ray) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- 7Mate (2023) (Australia) (tv)
- Constantin Film (2022) (Germany) (Ultra HD Blu-ray)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- ITVX (2023) (United Kingdom) (video) (VOD)
- New Line Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (Mexico) (DVD)
Special Effects
- New World Effects (special visual effects)
- Motion Graphics (graphic displays)
- Dream Quest Images (motion control photography)
Other Companies
- Pickwick/Maslansky/Koenigsberg Inc. (publicity)
- Susie's Casting Service (extra casting: Los Angeles)
- Talent Plus (extra casting: St. Louis)
- Goldwyn Sound Facility (sound re-recording)
- Cherio (courtesy: "Bandstand Boogie")
- Dolby Stereo (recorded in)
- Pacific Title (titles/opticals)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F. L.-C.I.O.)
- City of St. Louis (special thanks)
- City of New York (special thanks)
- Missouri National Guard (special thanks)
- United States Army Reserve (special thanks)
- The Orient Express (special thanks)
- P.T.'s Centerville (special thanks)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Major Studio Partners (funding)
- Metrocolor (prints)
- Panavision (camera equipment)
- Roundabout Entertainment (post-production facilities) (theatrical & HDR mastering)
- Roundabout Entertainment (post-production facilities) (theatrical and HDR mastering)
- Varèse Sarabande (soundtrack released by)
- Waxwork Records (soundtrack available from)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the future, crime is out of control and New York City's Manhattan is a maximum security prison. Grabbing a bargaining chip right out of the air, convicts bring down the President's plane in bad old Gotham. Gruff Snake Plissken, a one-eyed lone warrior new to prison life, is coerced into bringing the President, and his cargo, out of this land of undesirables. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com} |
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| Taglines | The world's greatest leader is a hostage in the most dangerous place on Earth. Now only the deadliest man alive can save him. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $6,000,000 (estimated) |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $50,000,000 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Kurt Russell has stated that this is his favorite of all his films, and Snake Plissken is his favorite of his characters. See more » |
| Goofs | During the sequence where Snake is being chased by the Crazies (and is about to shoot an oval pattern in a wall so he can break through), his eye patch shifts enough to reveal a perfectly good eye. This is commonly regarded as a mistake, but it is not; the novelization of the movie explains that Snake still has his left eye, but he wears the patch due to a paralyzed iris, making it extremely sensitive to light. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Needle (1988). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Bandstand Boogie See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The Avco Embassy logo does not appear in this movie. See more » |
| Quotes |
Bob Hauk:
You going to kill me, Snake? Snake Plissken: Not now, I'm too tired. [pause] Snake Plissken: Maybe later. See more » |