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The Wanderers

  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 52m
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7.3/10
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The Wanderers (1979)
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The Wanderers is a teenage, Italian gang in Bronx, NYC, 1963. They have their confrontations with other gangs. Drugs and weapons are uncool. Adult life awaits them.The Wanderers is a teenage, Italian gang in Bronx, NYC, 1963. They have their confrontations with other gangs. Drugs and weapons are uncool. Adult life awaits them.The Wanderers is a teenage, Italian gang in Bronx, NYC, 1963. They have their confrontations with other gangs. Drugs and weapons are uncool. Adult life awaits them.
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
11K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,514
611
  • Director
    • Philip Kaufman
  • Writers
    • Richard Price(novel)
    • Rose Kaufman(screenplay)
    • Philip Kaufman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ken Wahl
    • Karen Allen
    • John Friedrich
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  • Director
    • Philip Kaufman
  • Writers
    • Richard Price(novel)
    • Rose Kaufman(screenplay)
    • Philip Kaufman(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Ken Wahl
    • Karen Allen
    • John Friedrich
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 78User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sneak Previews Season 4 Episode 31
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    Sneak Previews Season 2 Episode 5

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    Karen Allen, John Friedrich, and Ken Wahl in The Wanderers (1979)
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    Ken Wahl
    Ken Wahl
    • Richieas Richie
    Karen Allen
    Karen Allen
    • Ninaas Nina
    John Friedrich
    John Friedrich
    • Joeyas Joey
    Toni Kalem
    Toni Kalem
    • Despie Galassoas Despie Galasso
    Alan Rosenberg
    Alan Rosenberg
    • Turkeyas Turkey
    Jim Youngs
    Jim Youngs
    • Buddyas Buddy
    Tony Ganios
    Tony Ganios
    • Perryas Perry
    Linda Manz
    Linda Manz
    • Peeweeas Peewee
    William Andrews
    William Andrews
    • Emilioas Emilio
    Erland van Lidth
    Erland van Lidth
    • Terroras Terror
    • (as Erland Van Lidth De Jeude)
    Val Avery
    Val Avery
    • Mr. Sharpas Mr. Sharp
    Dolph Sweet
    Dolph Sweet
    • Chubby Galassoas Chubby Galasso
    Michael Wright
    Michael Wright
    • Clintonas Clinton
    Burtt Harris
    • Marine Recruiteras Marine Recruiter
    Samm-Art Williams
    • Rogeras Roger
    Dion Albanese
    Dion Albanese
    • Teddy Wongas Teddy Wong
    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • Joey's Momas Joey's Mom
    George Merolle
    • Peppy Dioas Peppy Dio
    • Director
      • Philip Kaufman
    • Writers
      • Richard Price(novel)
      • Rose Kaufman(screenplay)
      • Philip Kaufman(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      The Ducky Boys, an actual Bronx gang that was portrayed in the movie, continued in existence through the 1970s. Though portrayed in the movie and Richard Price novel as "killers", neighborhood residents recall the gang as annoying rather than criminal.
    • Goofs
      In a classroom scene, Mr. Sharp writes on the blackboard "all men are created equal." He asks the class "who wrote that?" The class jokes "you did." Then Sharp says it was 'A. Lincoln'. It was written by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.
    • Quotes

      Voice in the darkness as the Wongs disappear: Don't fuck with the Wongs.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: More American Graffiti, The Amityville Horror, The Muppet Movie, The Wanderers, North Dallas Forty (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      The Wanderer
      Performed by Dion DiMucci (as Dion)

      Courtesy of Laurie Records

      Written by Ernie Maresca (uncredited)

    User reviews78

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The Hidden Gem of 1979 - A True Classic
    This movie is special. It has a great flow, a great story, and captures the essence of the early 60's in NY as the times change. The acting is spontaneous, and the music has to be one of the best soundtracks I have ever heard in a movie. Not just because the songs are good, but how they help tell the story. They come in at the right time, and give goosebumps throughout.

    Two of the best scenes in the movie ---- absolute chills down the spine ---- when the women are crying on the street for Kennedy, and the song "Stand By Me" (Ben E. King), provides an indication that there is a shift at that moment in culture. The Wanderers days are numbered. The other scene is the poker game with the girls. Ken Wahl and Karen Allen are priceless, and the song "Baby it's you" is unbelievable.

    If you like a little history, some classic songs, and a really good story, mixed with good writing and great acting, this movie is a absolute must see. A Classic. One of my favorite movies of all time.
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    • Where was the grottos scene actually filmed?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 4, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • The Wanderers - Terror in der Bronx
    • Filming locations
      • Fordham Road, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Film Finance Group
      • Orion Pictures
      • Polyc International BV
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,492
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,206
      • Nov 13, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,492
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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