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From the French EFNY
Édition Collector DVD)Multimedia - Deleted Scenes - Escape From New York
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1: Bank Robbery Opening Sequence: Without commentary (YouTube) With commentary (DailyMotions)
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Description: Snake robs the Bank of the United States Colorado Federal Reserve as a maintenance man, gets away with several billion dollars in credit cards, meets with Bill Taylor in a subway platform and travels to San Francisco. They are ambushed in the hummer station by the USPF and Taylor gets shot. Snake tries to escape but decides to go back for him and tries to talk him into giving up to save his life. Taylor refuses to surrender and gets killed. Snake surrenders, grieving. This is the famous missing Bank Robbery scene in EFNY.
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History: The studio wanted something that explained why Snake is the way he is, so John Carpenter added this scene to their request. However, John had a test screening for a couple of friends who became disillusioned with the plot with this long opening sequence. John Carpenter felt it slowed down the movie and also made Snake Plissken less of a bad ass, so he cut it out. Parts of this scene became available in 1994 on a documentary featured in the Escape From New York Director's Special Edition VHS and Escape From New York Collector's Edition Laserdisc. This scene was reported to be lost in its entirety until the work print was turned up in the Hutchinson, Kansas salt mine film depository a while ago. It premiered in its entirety on the US SE DVD released in 2003 along with an available commentary track by John Carpenter and Kurt Russell. John Carpenter also composed new music for this scene. The original score track is called Bank Robbery and is available on the Expended CD release of Escape From New York and the Expanded promo CD release of Big Trouble In Little China from Super Tracks Music Group as a bonus track.
Running Time: 10:04
Availability: In several SE DVDs
Misc: This scene with the original score can be found on a fan made YouTube video here
Misc: Joe Unger's (Taylor) name still remains in the end credits
2: Alternate Snake going through the processing area scene 226 kB
Description: This particular footage was never used in the film
Info: This clip is featured in the Teaser Trailer 1 here: 1:17-1:18
3: Snake confronting the Duty Sergeant
Description (From the script): The Duty Sergeant sits behind a desk. He says "Hold it." to Snake and glances through several folders, picks out one and opens it. Then he says: "Mister Snake Plissken." Guards react and stare at Snake. The Duty Sergeant continues: "How are you doing tonight, Plissken?" Snake answers: "Fabulous." The Duty Sergeant smiles and says: "Not for long." A guard nudges Snake forward and he continues down a corridor towards a doorway with a sign above it: "Goodbye, Charlie. Don't think it hasn't been fun!"
Info: Credits say: Duty Sergeant: Bob Minor so I assume this scene was shoot. A southerner (Will King) also says it is featured in a rare TV version of EFNY he's seen.
Photo 5 by Kim Gottlieb-Walker. www.Lenswoman.com (Used with permission from the author)
4: Snake sees three Indians roasting a cat in the lobby of World Trade Center and is almost garroted by an Indian from behind
Description (From the script): Snake peers over a dilapidated guard station and sees three Indians roasting a cat in the lobby. There is a long pole with scalps hanging on it. A fourth Indian tries to strangle Snake with a piano wire from behind. Snake jams his elbow into the Indians gut and starts to run down the corridor. The other Indians chases him. Snake pulls out a flare gun and fires. The Indians dive for cover.
Info: Kim Gottlieb-Walker (the still photographer of EFNY) herself confirms it. A southerner (Will King) also says it is featured in a rare TV version of EFNY he's seen.
5: Snake running out from the Indians in the World Trade Center Lobby
Description (From the script): Snake runs out of the World Trade Center and ducks behind a concrete wall. The Indians search for him, but Snake is gone.
Info: Since it takes place right after scene 3, it's most likely this scene was shoot too. Several Lobby Cards and pictures also features this scene. A southerner (Will King) also says it is featured in a rare TV version of EFNY he's seen.
6: Alternate theater dancers scene 207 kB
Description: This particular footage was never used in the film
Info: This clip is featured in the Teaser Trailer 1 here: 1:19-1:20
7: Snake having an altercation with the manager in the theater
Description (From the script): A long gnarled club whaps down on Snake's shoulder while he watches the show. Snake turns around with his gun ready hidden by his body. The manager is a large, hulking man who withdraws his club and smacks it into his hand. He ask Snake how he got here. Snake answers: "The front door." Then he turns to Boyle (the sleeping ticket taker now woken) and asks him what the fuck he's doing here. Boyle answers: "Musta slipped by..." The manager whaps him with his club. Boyle answers: "Okay! Okay!" and dashes of into the lobby. The manager then tells Snake: "Two cans to see the show, three cans for a seat, another can to sleep on it. No loitering." Snake's compass homing device starts to beep. Snake turns, raises his rifle and says: "Excuse me." and moves on.
Info: Credits says: Theater Manager: Borah Silver, Theater Assistant: Tony Papenfuss so I assume this scene was shoot. A southerner (Will King) also says it is featured in a rare TV version of EFNY he's seen.
8: Snake running out after the fight with Slag at the Grand Central Station
Description (From the script): After the fight with Slag: It's panic on the streets. Snake is running out from the building and looks up the World Trade Center. He yanks a gypsy out of his way and takes his car and drives away. Snake says: "Not again, Harold!"
Info: On the second disc of the EFNY SE DVD in the photo section you can see a crew shooting this scene. This photo is also featured in the out of print French EFNY Édition Collector DVD booklet. A southerner (Will King) also says it is featured in a rare TV version of EFNY he's seen.
9: Four cars chasing Snake's cab. Gypsy car two smashes into gypsy car three and an explosion occur
Description (From the script): Four cars instead of only the Duke follows Snake in the cab. The Duke is burned and bloody. Snake swings around some large girders under the Bridge and comes to a stop on the other side. The other cars are approaching. Snake honks his horn. The Duke hits his brakes. A gypsy car smashes into the Duke. Another gypsy does the same thing behind this gypsy's car. They are locked. Snake's cab roars off in the opposite direction. The Duke and the fourth car continues the chase. Snake pulls the cab behind some girders under the Bridge once again. This time the lights go off. Snake roars forward and smashes into the fourth car, sending it spinning.
Info: Two lobby cards features this scene so I assume this scene was shoot. Another picture of this scene is featured in the Teaser Trailer 1. A southerner (Will King) also says it is featured in a rare TV version of EFNY he's seen.
Note: The script never mentions anything about an explosion though.
10: Snake lighting the Hartford Summit tape with his cigarette
Info: This photo is from the French EFNY Édition Collector DVD. A camera is also seen filming this scene.
Escape From L.A.
1: Brazen telling the President that Snake hit "...the bottom of the curve." on a database of 5 million sociopathic personalities 808 kB
Description (From the script): Malloy responds: "Perfect for the mission. Nobody else can pull it off -- not an army, not a man." Brazen continues: "Zero emotional developments. Total lack of compassion. A highly developed psychopathic instinct to survive."
Info: This scene is featured in the trailer here: 00:43-00:46
2: Snake hears gunfire or an explosion in Mulholland Drive on a hill above the Hollywood Bowl 364 kB
Info: This scene is featured in the 6:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 1:45-1:47. A Production Drawing also shows the Hollywood Bowl.
Note: The script never mentions this scene.
3: Snake rides and slides down the hills of Hollywood Bowl on mud and gets covered with it 428 kB
Description (From the script): The rain stops while Snake is on his way down a hillside in Hollywood Bowl. Snake looks back and sees a huge mudslide coming towards him. Snake races down the hill, but the mudslide catches up with him making him rumbling and sliding down the hill. Snake is completely mud-covered and climbs out of the goo in a flat area near a stand of trees. After this scene in the script Snake meets a guy called Spinal (The leader of the Black Cowboy Gang.) Snake is trapped in a gang war between this gang and the K.K.K. (Ku Klux Klan). The gang war begins when a member of Black Cowboys fires a grenade launcher at a burning cross on Hollywood Bowl's stage during a K.K.K. ceremony. Snake also fights of four members of K.K.K. who attacks him from behind.
Info: This scene is featured in the 6:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 6:00-6:02. You can also see a crew shooting it.
4: Extended Cuervo talking to Snake and preparing for broadcast scenes. Cuervo says: "I thought you'd be taller." Utopia casts a contemptuous glance at Snake.
Description (From the script): Cuervo offers Snake carrot juice and has a lot more dialogue with Snake. Speaking about Snake's typical American idealism and that Americans hate him because he remind them what they used to have: freedom and individuality. He also asks him if he want to join the revolution etc. Cuervo also shows Snake that he takes care of and feeds people in a courtyard. He also tells Snake that they want liberation and that it's their turn now. Utopia casts a contemptuous glance at Snake. He also introduces Snake to her.
Info: Clip 1: (1.14 mB) Featured in the 26:12 minute Making of EFLA here: 15:21-14:25
Clip 2: (932 kB) Featured in the 26:12 minute Making of EFLA here: 14:52-14:53
Clip 3: (1.34 mB) Featured in the 26:12 minute Making of EFLA here: 07:33-07:37
Clip 4: (184 kB) Featured in the trailer here: 00:51-00:52 and in the 06:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 06:37
Note: The script never mentions anything about a broadcast here.
5: Alternate scene of Map to the Stars Eddie talking to Cuervo 995 kB
Description: This scene takes place outside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum where Cuervo and his gang are looking for the escaped Plissken. In this alternate scene we actually get to see Map to the Stars Eddie saying to Cuervo: "Cuervo, I'm taking care of you. I'm with you on all this. Don't you understand?" In the final movie we only get to hear it in the background while Snake is preparing a car to blow up setting a piece of paper on fire and sticking it into the petrol flap.
Info: This scene is featured in the 6:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 03:35-03:38
6: Alternate close-up scene of Pipeline turning his head 264 kB
Description: We never get to see a close-up of Pipeline turning his head in Wilshire Canyon after Snake is flushed out.
Info: This scene is featured in the 6:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 03:29-03:30
7: Alternate scene of USPF troops and vehicles in Firebase 7 heading for Snake's chopper at the end of the movie (My guess) 666 Kb
Info: This scene is featured in the trailer here: 00:27-00:28
Note: This could also be an alternate shot of Firebase 7 in the beginning of the movie.
8: Unknown 138 kB
Info: This scene is featured in the 6:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 00:33-00:34. On the right there is a backside of a man.
Comment (Andreas J): "It could be another shot of Snake meeting Pipeline? It could be Snake meeting Spinal (The Leader of the Black Cowboys he meets after the mudslide?) It could be Snake recovering from the mudslide while a camera man is filming him? It could just be a camera man filming Snake? If you know more, please let me know."
Note: Credits doesn't list an actor playing Spinal
Promo Clips
1: Snake saying: "Your rules are really beginning to annoy me." 1.19 Mb
Info: This clip is featured in the trailer here: 00:35-00:38 and in the 26:12 minute Making of EFLA here: 00:09-00:11
2: Snake saying: "Welcome to L.A."
Info: Clip 1: (481 kB) Featured in the 26:12 minute Making of EFLA here: 01:29-01:30
Clip 2: (332 kB) Featured in the 06:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 01:57-01:58
3: Snake saying: "You got a problem with that?" 138 kB
Info: This clip is featured in the trailer here: 01:18-01:20 and in the 06:47 minute Making of EFLA here: 00:43-00:45
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