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The Warriors is Walter Hill’s 1979 action-adventure drama about a New York street gang trying to reach its Coney Island home after it is blamed for the killing of a rival gang leader. Based on Sol Yurick’s novel, the film turns that journey into a night-long struggle across the city.
What is The Warriors about?
The Warriors travel from the Bronx toward Coney Island after a gathering of New York gangs ends with the death of a rival leader and the group is blamed. Their route home becomes dangerous as other gangs pursue them. Paramount’s synopsis places the action across the Bronx, Manhattan and Coney Island.
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Paramount’s synopsis also uses the line, “The armies of the night number 100,000; they outnumber the police 5 to 1.” This is promotional language describing the film’s fictional premise, not a verified count of real gangs or New York police.
Who made and starred in the film?
Walter Hill directed The Warriors; Hill and David Shaber are credited as writers. The film adapts Sol Yurick’s novel, with music scoring by Barry De Vorzon.
#1 Best Overall
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Michael Beck | Swan |
| James Remar | Ajax |
| David Patrick Kelly | Luther |
| Deborah Van Valkenburgh | Mercy |
| Thomas G. Waites | Fox |
| Dorsey Wright | Cleon |
| David Harris | Cochise |
| Brian Tyler | Snow |
| Tom McKitterick | Cowboy |
When was The Warriors released, and how long is it?
The American Film Institute (AFI) records the U.S. release date as February 9, 1979. Runtime listings differ: Paramount gives 93 minutes, while AFI lists 94 minutes. The sources do not resolve the one-minute discrepancy.
What controversy followed its release?
AFI’s catalog records reports of incidents and vandalism associated with screenings soon after the film’s nationwide release. It also notes that Paramount pulled its advertising on February 16, 1979, and offered exhibitors the option to end bookings without penalty. This documents the controversy and the distributor’s response; it does not establish that the film caused specific acts.
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Where can you find the film?
Paramount’s page lists Blu-ray and DVD formats, but it does not establish current stock at a particular retailer or the contents of a specific edition. Check the individual listing for the cut, video format and included extras before choosing a copy.
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