The Warriors (1979)

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.

The Warriors (1979) poster

Prominent gang leader Cyrus calls a meeting of New York's gangs to set aside their turf wars and take over the city. At the meeting, a rival leader kills Cyrus, but a Coney Island gang called the Warriors is wrongly blamed for Cyrus' death. Before you know it, the cops and every gangbanger in town is hot on the Warriors' trail.

Director: Walter Hill
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Barry De Vorzon
Cinematography: Andrew Laszlo
Editing: Freeman A. Davies, Billy Weber
Production: Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $22M
Original Language: en

Themes

Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Martial Arts and Action, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence

Keywords

new york city, street gang, gangster, disc jockey, gang war, coney island, survival, pursuit, gang member, new york subway, girl gang, framed for murder, warrior, violence, excited

Trailer

The Warriors Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Warriors about?
Prominent gang leader Cyrus calls a meeting of New York's gangs to set aside their turf wars and take over the city. At the meeting, a rival leader kills Cyrus, but a Coney Island gang called the Warriors is wrongly blamed for Cyrus' death. Before you know it, the cops and every gangbanger in town is hot on the Warriors' trail.
Who directed The Warriors?
The Warriors was directed by Walter Hill.
Who stars in The Warriors?
The Warriors stars Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Dorsey Wright, David Harris, Deborah Van Valkenburgh.
How long is The Warriors?
The Warriors has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Warriors?
The Warriors is a Action, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Warriors?
The Warriors had a budget of $4M.
How much did The Warriors gross?
The Warriors grossed $22M worldwide.
Where was The Warriors produced?
The Warriors was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Warriors?
The themes of The Warriors include: Gangland Executions and Bloody Revenge, Grand Catastrophe and Survival, Martial Arts and Action, Cartel's Ruthless Grip and Violence.