The Warriors

1979, Action, 1h 30m

47 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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As violent as it is stylish, The Warriors is a thrilling piece of pulp filmmaking. Read critic reviews

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A turf battle between New York City street gangs that rages from Coney Island to the Bronx. The Warriors are mistakenly fingered for the killing of a gang leader. Soon they have every gang in the city out to get revenge and they must make their way across the city to their own turf.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Action
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Walter Hill
  • Producer:
    Lawrence Gordon
  • Writer:
    Walter Hill, David Shaber, Sol Yurick
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Distributor:
    Paramount Pictures
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Michael Beck
Swan
James Remar
Ajax
Dorsey Wright
Cleon
Brian Tyler
Snow
David Harris
Cochise
Tom McKitterick
Cowboy
Marcelino Sánchez
Rembrandt
Terry Michos
Vermin
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Mercy
Roger Hill
Cyrus
David Patrick Kelly
Luther
Lynne Thigpen
D.J.
Ginny Ortiz
Candy Store Girl
Thomas G. Waites
Fox (uncredited)
Walter Hill
Director
Walter Hill
Screenwriter
David Shaber
Screenwriter
Sol Yurick
Writer
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Frank Marshall
Executive Producer
Joel Silver
Associate Producer
Barry De Vorzon
Original Music
Andrew Laszlo
Cinematography
David Holden
Film Editing
Bobbie Mannix
Costume Design
A. Kitman Ho
Location Manager
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Audience Reviews for The Warriors

  • Feb 25, 2015
    How do you review a movie like The Warriors? I've got a real short way for ya: The Warriors is the best movie of the 1970s.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Jun 15, 2014
    Oy vey! Such a reputation this film has! It's high time (it's only been about 30+ years!) I finally got around to it. And so what's the hoopla been all about? Well first there's the obvious plot about one tough street gang's difficult journey across The Big Apple (the most dangerous city on Planet Earth, baby!) ... at night ... and years before Disney went and cleaned up 42nd Street. But mainly what goes on is that instead of like the 1950's or 60's wherein the kids were blamed for being hooligans outright, here it's the dilapidated urban landscape that makes really good hearted kids into the animals society fears. Whatever the supposition it was cool watching nice kids acting like they was bad, and checking out the 70's idea of tough fashion choices. Fun.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Jul 07, 2013
    A visionary cult-film with a vibrant flow. Walter Hill's The Warriors is a stylistic action-based film that possesses that futuristic vibe with a violent and urbanized tone. The film is an exceptional portrayal and interpretation of gang control and its ties with Greek mythology. All members of all gangs play well in giving off that rugged attitude and swagger and makes the film that much more unique. 4.5/5
    Eugene B Super Reviewer
  • Feb 02, 2013
    Can you dig it? I can and did dig it, very much!
    Jason R Super Reviewer
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