I know how they walk. I live around them. This is their world. They, along with Daniels, are among the executive producers. Put another way, what terrible things are we willing to do in the name of love? And what kinds of things might a police chief overlook? Before the shoot, Daniels sent Tierney an email. Pittsburgh, once known as Steel City, has a population of less than half what it was at its peak in the s. Still, the city has been revitalized in recent decades, having successfully diversified its economy after the steel industry collapsed.
Cast and crew shot interiors at 31st Street Studios , a home for dozens of film and TV productions to date. Futterman described a city in the midst of a tech and art resurgence, with a vibrant theater scene. The economic downturn has left towns like Donora, Monessen and Rankin as shells of their former selves. The steel mill is shut down, and you can feel the reverberations of that throughout the town, and through all the people that are affected by it in some way.
The footprints of deer and coyotes crisscrossed the grounds; there was only the occasional human squatter. It can seem desolate. But for Daniels, it all boils down to the most basic human emotions. Supported by. She wanted to jump off the cliff. And so did he. Watch options. Storyline Edit. 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. The world's greatest leader is a hostage in the most dangerous place on Earth. Now only the deadliest man alive can save him. Did you know Edit. Trivia Kurt Russell has stated that this is his favorite of all his films, and Snake Plissken is his favorite of his characters. 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. Quotes Bob Hauk : You going to kill me, Snake? Crazy credits The Avco Embassy logo does not appear in this movie.
Alternate versions Collector's edition laserdisc during director commentary shows cut scenes of high-tech bank robbery which led to Snake's conviction and eventual prison sentencing to New York.
Connections Edited into The Needle User reviews Review. Top review. Cult monument with a dream cast! Nearly 25 years and an endless amount of viewings later, John Carpenter's "Escape from NY" still ranks high among the chosen few, quintessential cult films of the 80's. This is, simply put, one of the coolest productions ever with legendary characters, ingenious plot and pitch-black humor.
Kurt Russell, with eye patch and nihilistic 'you-don't-like-it-go-to-hell' attitude, plays the role of his life as anti-hero Snake Plissken, recruited by his authority-nemesis Bob Hauk to bring back the American president who crashed with his plane in New York. Especially the first sixty minutes of this movie are terrific, since there constantly is the introduction of new and imaginative characters.
Class-A actors play all these utterly cool characters, which makes it even more memorable! Even the smaller supportive roles are well distributed, with the underrated Tom Atkins as Van Cleef's sidekick and Adrienne Barbeau in a very sexy part.
The downfall of America's number one city is atmospherically portrayed and Carpenter's own music score creates an excellent mood of despair. The action sequences are impressively photographed and John Capenter professionally camouflages that his film is, in fact, and independent production. My only slightly negative remark is that the story should have had a better, more explosive climax.
Particularly because the first hour is so great, the ending seems quite tame. But, what the hell, this movie is a must for every film lover! In , Carpenter also made "Escape from L. Coventry Aug 11, FAQ 4. What is on the tape that the President keeps in his briefcase?
Is there going to be a third Snake Plissken-movie? Details Edit. Release date July 10, United States. United States. Official site. John Carpenter's Escape from New York. Fox Theater - N. Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Box office Edit. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 1h 39min. Dolby Stereo.
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