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The Warriors (1979)

โ€œThese 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.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 2,488 votes 1h 34m r ActionThriller

#6 of 32 films from 1979 #145 of 2168 in action

Directed by Walter Hill ยท Written by Walter Hill, David Shaber, Sol Yurick

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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 is hot on the Warriors' trail.

Cast

Michael Beckas Swan
James Remaras Ajax
David Patrick Kellyas Luther
Dorsey Wrightas Cleon
David Harrisas Cochise
Deborah Van Valkenburghas Mercy
Brian Tyleras Snow
Steve Jamesas Baseball Fury
Tom McKitterickas Cowboy
Marcelino Sรกnchezas Rembrandt
Terry Michosas Vermin
Roger Hillas Cyrus
Lynne Thigpenas D.J.
Mercedes Ruehlas Policewoman

Facts

Release dateFebruary 1, 1979
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 1979 average of 113 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$22,490,039 (5.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0080120

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Questions

How long is The Warriors?
The Warriors runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is The Warriors worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,488 votes, which places it #6 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 84%) and #145 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Warriors?
The Warriors was directed by Walter Hill. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Crossroads (1986), The Driver (1978), Streets of Fire (1984).
Who stars in The Warriors?
Michael Beck as Swan; James Remar as Ajax; David Patrick Kelly as Luther; Dorsey Wright as Cleon; David Harris as Cochise; Deborah Van Valkenburgh as Mercy.
What is The Warriors rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Warriors?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/30486.

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