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The Warriors (1979)

R  92 min  -  Action | Crime | Drama   -  9 February 1979 (USA)
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A gang called The Warriors are framed for killing a gang leader trying to unite all the gangs in the area. With other gangs gunning for them they must get back to the home turf of Coney Island... Alive.

Director:

Walter Hill

Writers:

Sol Yurick (novel), David Shaber (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Beck Michael Beck ...
James Remar ...
Dorsey Wright ...
Brian Tyler Brian Tyler ...
David Harris ...
Tom McKitterick Tom McKitterick ...
Marcelino Sánchez Marcelino Sánchez ...
Rembrandt (as Marcelino Sanchez)
Terry Michos Terry Michos ...
Deborah Van Valkenburgh Deborah Van Valkenburgh ...
Roger Hill Roger Hill ...
David Patrick Kelly ...
Lynne Thigpen ...
Ginny Ortiz Ginny Ortiz ...
Mercedes Ruehl ...
John Snyder ...
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Storyline

Cyrus, the leader of the most powerful gang in New York City, the Gramercy Riffs, calls a midnight summit for all the area gangs, with all asked to send nine unarmed representatives for the conclave. A gang called The Warriors are blamed for causing gang violence at theaters, but now it looks as highly stylized and pulpy as Hill intended. The plot finds a New York gang having to cross the territory of rivals in order to get to their own 'hood. And so The Warriors begin their long journey from the Bronx back to Coney Island. The second-in-command, Swan, takes charge, though the hot-headed Ajax openly voices his desire to be acting gang warlord. The Warriors slowly cross the dangerous Bronx and Manhattan territories, narrowly escaping police and other gangs every step of the way. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Warrior | Night | Fight | Framed | New York City  | See more »

Taglines:

They could run New York City. See more »

Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Les guerriers de la nuit See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$3,529,675 (USA) (11 February 1979) (551 Screens)

Gross:

$22,490,039 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

This is a "collective hero" movie, in which the protagonist actually consists of nine people acting (more or less) as one. Walter Hill uses this gimmick frequently; other movies he has made that work this way are Southern Comfort and The Long Riders. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When walking, the girl is wearing high-heel sandals. However when she is running with the Warriors as they are chased by the cops in the subway station, she is wearing "practical" shoes. See more »

Quotes

Candy Store Girl: Hey, what about the money you owe?
Luther: [shouts] FOR WHAT?
[Throws the stolen candy bar on the counter]
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Crazy Credits

In the original version, the end credits are followed by 3 minutes of black
screen as the Joe Walsh song "In the City" plays. See more »

Connections

Referenced in Manhunt (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

"You're Movin' Too Slow"
Composed by Eric Mercury, William Smith
Performed by Johnny Vastano See more »