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The Warriors

R19791h 34mWalter Hill
IMDb 7.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 65
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"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."

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.

ActionThriller
New York CityStreet GangGangsterDisc JockeyGang WarConey IslandSurvivalPursuitGang MemberNew York Subway

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Warriors (1979) 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 stars in The Warriors?

The Warriors stars Michael Beck (Swan), James Remar (Ajax), David Patrick Kelly (Luther), Dorsey Wright (Cleon), David Harris (Cochise). The film was directed by Walter Hill.

How long is The Warriors?

The Warriors has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated R.

Is The Warriors worth watching?

The Warriors holds an IMDb rating of 7.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Warriors?

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