The Warriors (1979) is a gritty, stylized action film directed by Walter Hill, set in a grim near-future where New York City is ruled by various gangs, each with its own distinctive name and territory. The narrative begins with the Coney Island-based gang, The Warriors, attending a citywide summit in the Bronx. During this gathering, the deranged leader of a rival gang, The Rogues, played by David Patrick Kelly, murders the head of the city's most powerful gang, and The Warriors are falsely accused of the crime. This sets off a frantic chase as The Warriors must navigate the treacherous cityscape, evading every hostile gang in their path. The film is known for its over-the-top, exaggerated violence and its depiction of a city as a vast, dangerous playground. Despite its stylized approach to violence, the movie sparked significant controversy and backlash for allegedly inspiring real-world violence and destruction. The ensemble cast includes James Remar, Michael Beck, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh.
The Warriors (1979)
1979 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Walter Hill
Cast Michael Beck · David Harris · James Remar · Deborah Van Valkenburgh · Thomas G. Waites · Dorsey Wright · Brian Tyler · David Patrick Kelly · Joel Weiss · Marvin Foster · Tom McKitterick · Marcelino Sánchez · Terry Michos · Roger Hill · Lynne Thigpen · Ginny Ortiz · John Snyder · Mercedes Ruehl
Soundtrack Barry De Vorzon · Joe Walsh
Screenplay David Shaber · Walter Hill · Sol Yurick
Cinematography Andrew Laszlo
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Title The Warriors
Original title The Warriors
Year 1979
Type Movie
Length 94 min.
Country United States
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