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The Warriors

  • 19791979
  • RR
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
101K
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POPULARITY
1,075
178
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The Warriors (1979)
In the near future, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way home while every other gang is hunting them down.
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In the near future, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way h... Read allIn the near future, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way home while every other gang is hunting them down.In the near future, a charismatic leader summons the street gangs of New York City in a bid to take it over. When he is killed, The Warriors are falsely blamed and now must fight their way home while every other gang is hunting them down.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
101K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,075
178
  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • Sol Yurick(based on the novel by)
    • David Shaber(screenplay by)
    • Walter Hill(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Beck
    • James Remar
    • Dorsey Wright
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  • Director
    • Walter Hill
  • Writers
    • Sol Yurick(based on the novel by)
    • David Shaber(screenplay by)
    • Walter Hill(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Beck
    • James Remar
    • Dorsey Wright
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 515User reviews
    • 151Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
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    James Remar and Jery Hewitt in The Warriors (1979)
    James Remar, Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, Thomas G. Waites, and Dorsey Wright in The Warriors (1979)
    Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in The Warriors (1979)
    Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in The Warriors (1979)
    Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in The Warriors (1979)
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    The Warriors (1979)
    Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in The Warriors (1979)
    Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in The Warriors (1979)
    Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in The Warriors (1979)
    Michael Beck, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Terry Michos, Marcelino Sánchez, Brian Tyler, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh in The Warriors (1979)

    Top cast

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    Michael Beck
    Michael Beck
    • Swanas Swan
    James Remar
    James Remar
    • Ajaxas Ajax
    Dorsey Wright
    Dorsey Wright
    • Cleonas Cleon
    Brian Tyler
    Brian Tyler
    • Snowas Snow
    David Harris
    David Harris
    • Cochiseas Cochise
    Tom McKitterick
    Tom McKitterick
    • Cowboyas Cowboy
    Marcelino Sánchez
    Marcelino Sánchez
    • Rembrandtas Rembrandt
    • (as Marcelino Sanchez)
    Terry Michos
    Terry Michos
    • Verminas Vermin
    Deborah Van Valkenburgh
    Deborah Van Valkenburgh
    • Mercyas Mercy
    Roger Hill
    Roger Hill
    • Cyrusas Cyrus
    David Patrick Kelly
    David Patrick Kelly
    • Lutheras Luther
    Lynne Thigpen
    Lynne Thigpen
    • D.J.as D.J.
    Ginny Ortiz
    Ginny Ortiz
    • Candy Store Girlas Candy Store Girl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl
    • Policewomanas Policewoman
    John Snyder
    John Snyder
    • Gas Station Manas Gas Station Man
    Dennis Gregory
    Dennis Gregory
    • Masaias Masai
    Gwynn Press
    • Prom Coupleas Prom Couple
    Jodi Price
    • Prom Coupleas Prom Couple
    • Director
      • Walter Hill
    • Writers
      • Sol Yurick(based on the novel by)
      • David Shaber(screenplay by)
      • Walter Hill(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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 killing Cyrus as he gives his speech. They now have to cross the territory of rivals in order to get to their own 'hood. The Warriors slowly cross the dangerous Bronx and Manhattan territories, narrowly escaping police and other gangs every step of the way. —Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}
    • new york city
    • street gang
    • disc jockey
    • warrior
    • one night
    • 235 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • These are the Armies of the Night. They are 100,000 strong. They outnumber the cops five to one. They could run New York City. Tonight they're all out to get the Warriors.
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Crime
      • Thriller
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for violence and language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the subway where Mercy is running with Fox's double, she fell and broke her wrist because the actor didn't let go of her hand. This is why she later appears in a jacket as it is covering up the cast. The filmmakers had Mercy disappear from the film for a while, meeting up with the Warriors at the subway platform and saying that she stole the jacket she was wearing before arriving there.
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Luther: Warriors, come out to play-i-ay.

    • 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.
    • Alternate versions
      The Ultimate Director's Cut runs around 1 minute longer, adding a voiceover introduction from director 'Walter Hill (I)' describing a legendary Greek army's attempt to fight its way home, and comic-book freeze frame shots bridging various scenes in the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: The Brink's Job/Hardcore/The Warriors/Quintet/The Great Train Robbery (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      In The City
      Composed by Joe Walsh and Barry De Vorzon
      Performed by Joe Walsh

    User reviews515

    Review
    Top review
    Back in time
    I just finished watching The Warriors again and it always brings me back to that time. A time where you relied on friends and a brotherhood to keep you safe. A time where we took care of our own. I was born in Brooklyn and I remember going to the theater in Williamsburg with my older cousin to see this movie. Back then they had double features. We stayed and watched The Warriors for the second time. To me it is a simple movie of survival against all odds with no one but your brothers watching your back. Even the crime syndicate had rat's snitching on each other back then. Look at the end of the movie and see how the Rouges reacted even when faced with their destiny. They all stuck together. This is by far one of the best films of that era. And still today on DVD it is as fresh as the day it was released. I even turned my best friends wife into a fan. I truly believe this movie can reach all types of people. Kudos to the writers and producers and actors and everyone involved in this film.
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    • lou350
    • Oct 31, 2005

    FAQ5

    • Who does Luther talk to on the pay phone?
    • Back in the 1970's, was it common for gang members to dress similar, in some sort of specific gang clothing?
    • What's the difference between the original version DVD and the Ultimate Director's Cut?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1979 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Twitter
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ratnici podzemlja
    • Filming locations
      • 96th Street IRT Subway Station, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Paramount Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $22,490,039
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,529,675
      • Feb 11, 1979
    • Gross worldwide
      • $22,490,471
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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