Escape from New York

Escape from New York

Director: John Carpenter Cast: Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
, Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
, Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
, Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
John Carpenter
Escape from New York

Escape from New York

Director: John Carpenter Cast: Kurt Russell
Kurt Russell
, Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef
, Ernest Borgnine
Ernest Borgnine
, Donald Pleasence
Donald Pleasence
John Carpenter

DVD (Wide Screen / Full Frame / Stereo / Dolby 5.1)

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Overview

"Escape From New York is presented in both widescreen and full-screen formats on this MGM double-sided DVD edition. The widescreen format is enhanced for widescreen televisions (anamorphic). Overall, the film quality is average. There is a fair amount of grain throughout but nothing that is ultimately distracting. Detail is good, despite the dark conditions of much of the film . The Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround soundtrack is also serviceable, if not outstanding. Good clarity in the dialogue is maintained in the dialogue, and the soundtrack, featuring music by director John Carpenter, sounds better than ever. Unfortunately, MGM has provided a bare-bones package to go with the film. The only extra feature is a theatrical trailer. Considering the classic commentary by Carpenter and star Kurt Russell on The Thing, it is disappointing that a commentary for Escape could not be arranged. Overall, this DVD represents the best that Escape From New York has ever looked or sounded, but with such bare-bones treatment, it is hardly definitive."

Product Details

Release Date: 11/21/2000
UPC: 0027616854773
Original Release: 1981
Rating: R
Source: Mgm (Video & Dvd)
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Full Frame, Wide Screen]
Sound: [stereo, Dolby Digital]
Language: English
Time: 1:39:00
Sales rank: 1,481

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Kurt Russell Snake Plissken
Lee Van Cleef Bob Hauk
Ernest Borgnine Cabbie
Donald Pleasence President of the United States
Isaac Hayes Duke of New York
Season Hubley Girl in Chock Full O'Nuts
Harry Dean Stanton Brain
Adrienne Barbeau Maggie
Tom Atkins Rehme
Charles Cyphers Secretary of State
John Cothran Gypsy #1
Joe Unger Taylor
John Strobel Actor
Garrett Bergfeld un gitan
Richard Cosentino un garde gitan
Robert John Metcalf un gitan
Joel Bennett un gitan
Vicangelo Bulluck un indien
Clem Fox un indien
Tobar Mayo un indien
Nancy Stephens l'hôtesse de l'air
Steven M. Gagnon l'homme des services secrets,l'homme des services secrets
Steven Ford l'homme des services secrets
Dale E. House le pilote d'hélicoptère,Dancer
Michael Taylor l'homme des services secrets,Controller
Bob Minor Duty Sergeant
Lonnie Wun le gitan au bandana rouge
David Patrick Helicopter Pilot #2
Frank Doubleday Romero
James O'Hagen Computer Operator
Tom Lillard Police Sergeant
Borah Silver Theater Manager
Tony Papenfuss Theater Assistant
John Diehl Punk
Carmen Filpi Bum
George Flower Drunk
Clay Wright Helicopter Pilot #3
Ox Baker Slag
Alan Shearman Dancer
Rodger Bumpass Dancer
Ron Vernan Dancer
Jamie Curtis Narration and Computer Voice
Al Cerullo Helicopter Pilot #4
Alan Howarth Composer
Alan Howard Composer
John Carpenter Composer

Technical Credits
John Carpenter Director,Screenwriter,Screenwriter
John Carpentar Screenwriter
Nick Castle Jr. Screenwriter
Larry Franco Producer
Debra Hill Producer
Jake Eberts Executive Producer
Steve Caldwell Special Effects
Thomas Causey Sound Effects
Joseph Brennan Sound Effects
Warren Hamilton Jr. Sound Effects
Carl Fischer Sound Effects
Mags Kavanaugh Stunts
George Dodge Special Effects
Alan Howarth Sound Effects
Buff Brady Stunts
Roydon Clark Stunts
Harvey Parry Stunts
George Wilbur Stunts
Fred Lerner Stunts
Ted White Stunts
Roy Arbogast Special Effects
George Sawaya Stunts
Sandy Gimpel Stunts
Bill Hart Stunts
Loren Janes Stunts
Mike Johnson Stunts
Eddie Hice Stunts
Mike McGaughy Stunts
Kent Hays Stunts
Jack Verbois Stunts
Bob Minor Stunts
John Moio Stunts
Glory Fioramonti Stunts
Jesse Wayne Stunts
Tony Brubaker Stunts
Warren Hamilton Sound Editor
Thomas D. Causey Sound/Sound Designer
Steve Maslow Sound/Sound Designer
Nick Castle Screenwriter
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