The Warriors poster

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."

7.719791h 34mEN
ActionThriller

Directed by Walter Hill

Rating

7.7/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

EN

Release

February 1, 1979

Director

Walter Hill

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 i...

Cast

Michael Beck

Michael Beck

Swan

James Remar

James Remar

Ajax

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

Luther

Dorsey Wright

Dorsey Wright

Cleon

David Harris

David Harris

Cochise

Deborah Van Valkenburgh

Deborah Van Valkenburgh

Mercy

Brian Tyler

Brian Tyler

Snow

Tom McKitterick

Tom McKitterick

Cowboy

Marcelino Sánchez

Marcelino Sánchez

Rembrandt

Roger Hill

Roger Hill

Cyrus

Steve James

Steve James

Baseball Fury

Terry Michos

Terry Michos

Vermin

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Warriors (1979), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Warriors. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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