Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ (2018): Cast
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ is a 2018 documentary directed by Daniel Griffith, starring Nick Castle, Dean Cundey and Alan Howarth. It runs 53 minutes.
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- Runtime
- 53 min
- Director
- Daniel Griffith
- Genre
- Documentary
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English - Studio
- Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ About?
The premise of Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ without spoilers.
This documentary offers a fresh look at John Carpenter’s iconic 1981 film, ‘Escape From New York.’ Produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures, it features in-depth interviews with key figures involved in the film's creation, including writer Nick Castle, cinematographer Dean Cundey, composer Alan Howarth, and production designer Joe Alves. The retrospective also includes insights from special visual effects artist Gene Rizzardi, production assistant David De Coteau, photographer Kim Gottleib-Walker, Carpenter biographer John Muir, visual effects historian Justin Humphreys, and music historian Daniel Schweiger, providing a comprehensive examination of the film's production and lasting impact.
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ Cast
Nick Castle leads the cast, with Dean Cundey and Alan Howarth. Directed by Daniel Griffith; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Griffith
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Nick Castle as themselves - Dean Cundey as themselves
- Alan Howarth as themselves
- Joe Alves as themselves
Also Starring in Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’
· 6 more- Gene Rizzardi Themselves
- John Muir Themselves
- Justin Humphreys Themselves
- Daniel Schweiger Themselves
- David DeCoteau Themselves
- Kim Gottlieb Themselves
More from Daniel Griffith
More films directed by Daniel Griffith: Lost to Time: Unearthing the Primevals, The Infinitesimal: Remembering the Shrinking Man, The Sleeper Must Awaken: Making Dune and Mark of The Beast: The Legacy of the Universal Werewolf.
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ Also Known As
Also known as “Purgatory: Escaping John Carpenter's Escape From New York”.
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- Purgatory: Escaping John Carpenter's Escape From New York
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Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’?
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ runs 53 minutes.
When was Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ released?
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ was released on November 26, 2018.
Who directed Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’?
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ was directed by Daniel Griffith.
More films by Daniel Griffith Who is in the cast of Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’?
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ stars Nick Castle, Dean Cundey and Alan Howarth, among 10 credited actors.
Does Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ have a post-credit scene?
No. Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter’s ‘Escape From New York’ has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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