The Warriors
"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."
Originally released in 1979. The Warriors is a action/thriller film. directed by Walter Hill.
Starring Michael Beck, James Remar, and David Patrick Kelly
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 1, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (2,288 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$22.5M
5.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $22,490,039
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Lawrence Gordon Productions
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 W...
Who directed The Warriors?
The Warriors was directed by Walter Hill.
How long is The Warriors?
The Warriors has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Warriors released?
The Warriors was released on February 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Warriors?
The main cast of The Warriors includes Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Dorsey Wright, David Harris.
Is The Warriors worth watching?
The Warriors has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 2,288 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.