Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
Synopsis
A brand new retrospective documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and featuring interviews with writer Nick Castle, cinematographer Dean Cundey, composer Alan Howarth, production designer Joe Alves, special visual effects artist/model maker 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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Griffith
- Original Title
- Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Ballyhoo Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Griffith
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Griffith
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' about?
A brand new retrospective documentary produced by Ballyhoo Motion Pictures and featuring interviews with writer Nick Castle, cinematographer Dean Cundey, composer Alan Howarth, production designer Joe Alves, special visual effects artist/model maker 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.
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.
Who stars in Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'?
The principal cast of Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' includes Nick Castle, Dean Cundey, Alan Howarth, Joe Alves, Gene Rizzardi.
When was Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' released and how long is it?
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York'?
Purgatory: Entering John Carpenter's 'Escape From New York' holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).