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Spin-off
The Renegades (1982)
Renegades (1983)
The Warriors (2005)
References
Yojimbo (1961)
In the final battle Swan throws a knife into the arm of the only character with a gun. Sanjuro defeats Unosuke in exactly the same way.
In the final battle Swan throws a knife into the arm of the only character with a gun. Sanjuro defeats Unosuke in exactly the same way.
Heaven Can Wait (1978)
poster in subway
poster in subway
Foul Play (1978)
Referenced in
Saturday Night Live: Gary Busey/Eubie Blake and Gregory Hines (1979)
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Mentioned on Weekend Update
Tinseltown (1980)
A photo is visible on the back of Morty Green's office door.
A photo is visible on the back of Morty Green's office door.
American Gigolo (1980)
Poster seen when Julian is followed by Stratton's intern
Poster seen when Julian is followed by Stratton's intern
Sex Is Crazy (1981)
A character mentions a list of films as part of his speech, including this one
A character mentions a list of films as part of his speech, including this one
At the Movies: Gremlins/Star Trek III: The Search for Spock/Streets of Fire/Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
Roger Ebert compares "Streets of Fire" to this other Walter Hill film.
Roger Ebert compares "Streets of Fire" to this other Walter Hill film.
Dead End (1985)
Zombie wearing Warriors jacket
Zombie wearing Warriors jacket
Streets of Rage (1991)
the baseball wielding gang members are featured in the game.
the baseball wielding gang members are featured in the game.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Cave Dwellers (1991)
Servo: Warriors! Come out and pla-aaay!
Servo: Warriors! Come out and pla-aaay!
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teenage Caveman (1991)
referenced by Crow
referenced by Crow
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Painted Hills (1993)
Crow: "Oh Lassie, come out and plaaaaay!"
Crow: "Oh Lassie, come out and plaaaaay!"
The Simpsons: Trash of the Titans (1998)
In his speech at the U2 concert, Homer shouts, "Can you dig it?"
In his speech at the U2 concert, Homer shouts, "Can you dig it?"
A Murder of Crows (1998)
When disguised as a biker, Prof. Arthur Corvus wears a Satan's Mothers MC vest. In The Warriors there's a biker gang called Satan's Mothers that wears exactly the same vests.
When disguised as a biker, Prof. Arthur Corvus wears a Satan's Mothers MC vest. In The Warriors there's a biker gang called Satan's Mothers that wears exactly the same vests.
Kill the Man (1999)
"Can you dig it"
"Can you dig it"
Mystery Men (1999)
There is a reference to Sol Yurick's 1979 "The Warriors". During the scene Casanova Frankenstein is introducing the theme groups that are on his side. He follows up by saying "Dig it". In the Warriors, Cyrus gathered a bunch of New York City Theme gangs in the Bronx and in his visionary speech he repeatably said "Can you dig it?"
There is a reference to Sol Yurick's 1979 "The Warriors". During the scene Casanova Frankenstein is introducing the theme groups that are on his side. He follows up by saying "Dig it". In the Warriors, Cyrus gathered a bunch of New York City Theme gangs in the Bronx and in his visionary speech he repeatably said "Can you dig it?"
Jet Grind Radio (2000)
The similar motifs of battling games and the DJ who narrates the action is a fairly obvious reference to the Warriors.
The similar motifs of battling games and the DJ who narrates the action is a fairly obvious reference to the Warriors.
Romeo Must Die (2000)
Alien Evolution (2001)
Meat Market 2 (2001)
Frailty (2001)
New York at the Movies (2002)
Spider-Man (2002)
After capturing Mary Jane, the Green Goblin answers to Peter call with "Spiderman, come out and play", a reference to the quote by Luther in Walter Hill's movie "Warriors, come out to play-i-ay"
After capturing Mary Jane, the Green Goblin answers to Peter call with "Spiderman, come out and play", a reference to the quote by Luther in Walter Hill's movie "Warriors, come out to play-i-ay"
Hype Williams: The Videos, Vol. 1 (2002)
In "Flava in Ya Ear Remix", P. Diddy imitates the line "Warriors! Come out to play!"
In "Flava in Ya Ear Remix", P. Diddy imitates the line "Warriors! Come out to play!"
The Simpsons: Three Gays of the Condo (2003)
Homer says "puzzle piece come out to play" in a manner similar to Luther
Homer says "puzzle piece come out to play" in a manner similar to Luther
The Matrix Reloaded (2003)
Spiderbabe (2003)
When Spiderbabe is rescuing a lady from a group of guys who call themselves The Bozos, the guys even look like The Warriors right down to the face paint and the bats being used as weapons .
When Spiderbabe is rescuing a lady from a group of guys who call themselves The Bozos, the guys even look like The Warriors right down to the face paint and the bats being used as weapons .
Manhunt (2003)
The concept of several groups of gangs having specific territories throughout the game.
The concept of several groups of gangs having specific territories throughout the game.
Riding in Vans with Boys (2003)
(audio commentary)
(audio commentary)
The Purifiers (2004)
Like 'The Warriors', this film also follows a gang as they try to survive crossing a city over the course of a night, fighting different gangs with distinctive characteristics. And the tagline for this film is "The New Generation of Warriors".
Like 'The Warriors', this film also follows a gang as they try to survive crossing a city over the course of a night, fighting different gangs with distinctive characteristics. And the tagline for this film is "The New Generation of Warriors".
Horror Business (2005)
DVD case is shown.
DVD case is shown.
The City of Violence (2006)
During large scale fight, there is a group of people dressed like the Baseball Furies gang. Their jerseys read "Warriors."
During large scale fight, there is a group of people dressed like the Baseball Furies gang. Their jerseys read "Warriors."
Broken Trail: The Making of a Legendary Western (2006)
Referenced by Thomas Haden Church.
Referenced by Thomas Haden Church.
Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series: Both of You, Duel Like You Want to Win (2006)
Yami says "Can you dig it?"
Yami says "Can you dig it?"
Murder Party (2007)
Bill is dressed as one of the Baseball Furies.
Bill is dressed as one of the Baseball Furies.
Entourage: The Resurrection (2007)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Doomsday (2008)
At 56:30 in the movie the apocalyptic tribe are chasing the soldiers in a graffiti'd up bus which is torn straight from Walter Hill's "The Warriors (1979) where the heroes are chased by the "Turnbull A.C.'s" who are in a similar bus and hang off of it waving weapons. It mirrors it so closely that the pursuees leap over subway turnstiles in their escape. Great call-back.
At 56:30 in the movie the apocalyptic tribe are chasing the soldiers in a graffiti'd up bus which is torn straight from Walter Hill's "The Warriors (1979) where the heroes are chased by the "Turnbull A.C.'s" who are in a similar bus and hang off of it waving weapons. It mirrors it so closely that the pursuees leap over subway turnstiles in their escape. Great call-back.
The Office: Did I Stutter? (2008)
Darryl tells Michael that he once belonged to a gang called "The Warriors."
Darryl tells Michael that he once belonged to a gang called "The Warriors."
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control (2008)
During the CIA field training, one character parodies the old "Warriors come out to play!" sequence.
During the CIA field training, one character parodies the old "Warriors come out to play!" sequence.
Lost Boys: The Tribe (2008)
One of the vampires pounds on the police station and says the famous "Warriors, come out an play" quotation.
One of the vampires pounds on the police station and says the famous "Warriors, come out an play" quotation.
Anatomy of Catastrophe: The Making of 'Doomsday' (2008)
Writer/director Neil Marshall acknowledges this film as an influence on his movie .
Writer/director Neil Marshall acknowledges this film as an influence on his movie .
John's Arm: Armageddon (2008)
John's Arm puts bottles on his fingers and imitates Luther from the climax.
John's Arm puts bottles on his fingers and imitates Luther from the climax.
Bedtime Stories (2008)
Skeeter quotes Cyrus' gang unification speech during his gladiator story
Skeeter quotes Cyrus' gang unification speech during his gladiator story
Cyprien (2009)
Poster visible at Godzilla Internet Café with french title "Les guerriers de la nuit"
Poster visible at Godzilla Internet Café with french title "Les guerriers de la nuit"
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (2009)
Ellen says that Michael Beck is the guy from The Warriors
Ellen says that Michael Beck is the guy from The Warriors
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Colonel (2009)
Chevy Chase shouts "CAN YOU DIG IT?" to the assembled Fulcrum agents.
Chevy Chase shouts "CAN YOU DIG IT?" to the assembled Fulcrum agents.
Remembering Messiah of Evil (2009)
Editor Billy Weber recalls an anecdote about working with Walter Hill later on after working with Hill who has a brief appearance at the beginning of "Messiah of Evil"
Editor Billy Weber recalls an anecdote about working with Walter Hill later on after working with Hill who has a brief appearance at the beginning of "Messiah of Evil"
Hanger (2009)
"Come out and play" scene referenced
"Come out and play" scene referenced
Chuck: Chuck Versus Operation Awesome (2010)
Lester calls out Morgan to "come out and play..yay" in the same rythem that Luther used to call out The Warriors.
Lester calls out Morgan to "come out and play..yay" in the same rythem that Luther used to call out The Warriors.
Cop Out (2010)
Paul shouts "Warriors! Come out and pla-ay!"
Paul shouts "Warriors! Come out and pla-ay!"
The Boondocks: It's a Black President, Huey Freeman (2010)
a picture of the cast is on Granddad's wall
a picture of the cast is on Granddad's wall
Community: Modern Warfare (2010)
Disco Stu says "Study group! Come out and play-ee-ay!" while attacking the group on roller skates, echoing the famous line "Warriors! Come out and play-ee-ay" from "The Warriors".
Disco Stu says "Study group! Come out and play-ee-ay!" while attacking the group on roller skates, echoing the famous line "Warriors! Come out and play-ee-ay" from "The Warriors".
The Boondocks: A Date with the Booty Warrior (2010)
The Booty Warrior says "Tom come out and play!'.
The Booty Warrior says "Tom come out and play!'.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
The fight song with Lucas Lee is based on the song "Fight!" from The Warriors
The fight song with Lucas Lee is based on the song "Fight!" from The Warriors
Victorious: Cat's New Boyfriend (2010)
Jade does an impersonation of Luther's famous "Come Out to Play" chant while seaching for Tori
Jade does an impersonation of Luther's famous "Come Out to Play" chant while seaching for Tori
No Strings Attached (2011)
poster seen
poster seen
Robot Chicken: Some Like It Hitman (2011)
Aunt Jemima rattles empty bottles on her fingers, as in the scene in "The Warriors."
Aunt Jemima rattles empty bottles on her fingers, as in the scene in "The Warriors."
Featured in
Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 1 (1996)
This film's theatrical trailer is featured.
This film's theatrical trailer is featured.
I Love the '70s: 1979 (2003)
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Lottery (2006)
bathroom fight scene shown
bathroom fight scene shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince/(500) Days of Summer/Homecoming (2009)
Clip shown for Brett and Allen's tour of New York City
Clip shown for Brett and Allen's tour of New York City
Spoofed in
Arrivano i gatti (1980)
Warriors of Virtue (1997)
Zoolander (2001)
Beauty Shop (2005)
DJ Helen character scenes in front of the mic are almost dead on impessions of the Lynne Thigpen scenes of the same thing in The Warriors, 1979
DJ Helen character scenes in front of the mic are almost dead on impessions of the Lynne Thigpen scenes of the same thing in The Warriors, 1979
Zombie Strippers! (2008)
The Warriors come out to play scene is spoofed
The Warriors come out to play scene is spoofed
American Dad!: Escape from Pearl Bailey (2008)
The part of the episode that has Steve Smith and his friends trying to escape everyone is a spoof of the film The Warriors.
The part of the episode that has Steve Smith and his friends trying to escape everyone is a spoof of the film The Warriors.
The Simpsons: Eeny Teeny Maya Moe (2009)
tough baby klinking milk bottles on his fingers
tough baby klinking milk bottles on his fingers
