A street gang known as the Warriors must fight its way from the Bronx to its home turf on Coney Island when its members are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader.
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Swan
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| James Remar | ... |
Ajax
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| Dorsey Wright | ... |
Cleon
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| Brian Tyler | ... |
Snow
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| David Harris | ... |
Cochise
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| Tom McKitterick | ... |
Cowboy
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| Marcelino Sánchez | ... |
Rembrandt
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| Terry Michos | ... |
Vermin
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| Deborah Van Valkenburgh | ... |
Mercy
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| Roger Hill | ... |
Cyrus
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| David Patrick Kelly | ... |
Luther
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| Lynne Thigpen | ... |
D.J.
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| Ginny Ortiz | ... |
Candy Store Girl
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| Mercedes Ruehl | ... |
Policewoman
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| John Snyder | ... |
Gas Station Man
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Dennis Gregory | ... |
Masai
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Gwynn Press | ... |
Prom Couple
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Jodi Price | ... |
Prom Couple
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Jeffrey Scott | ... |
Prom Couple
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Carl Brown | ... |
Prom Couple
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| Edward Sewer | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Ron Ferrell | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Fernando Castillo | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Hubert Edwards | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Larry Sears | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Mike James | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Gregory Cleghorne | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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| George Lee Miles | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Gerald G. Francis | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Benny Harding | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Eddie Prather | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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Kevin Stockton | ... |
Gramercy Riff
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| Joel Weiss | ... |
Rogue
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Harold Miller | ... |
Rogue
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Dan Bonnell | ... |
Rogue
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Dan Battles | ... |
Rogue
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Tom Jarus | ... |
Rogue
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Michael Garfield | ... |
Rogue
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Chris Harley | ... |
Rogue
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Mark Baltazar | ... |
Rogue
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| J.W. Smith | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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Cal Saint John | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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Joe Zimmardi | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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Carrotte | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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William F. Williams | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
(as William Williams)
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Marvin Foster | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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| Johnny Barnes | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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Ken Thret | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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Michael Jeffrey | ... |
Turnbull A.C.
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| Paul Greco | ... |
Orphan
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| Apache Ramos | ... |
Orphan
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Tony Michael Pann | ... |
Orphan
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Neal Gold | ... |
Orphan
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James Margolin | ... |
Orphan
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Chuck Mason | ... |
Orphan
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Andy Engel | ... |
Orphan
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Ian Cohen | ... |
Orphan
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Charles Serrano | ... |
Orphan
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Charles Doolan | ... |
Orphan
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Jery Hewitt | ... |
Baseball Fury
(as Jerry Hewitt)
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Rob Ryder | ... |
Baseball Fury
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Steve Chambers | ... |
Baseball Fury
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Richard Chiotti | ... |
Baseball Fury
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Tony Latham | ... |
Baseball Fury
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Gene Bicknell | ... |
Baseball Fury
(as Eugene Bicknell)
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T.J. McNamara | ... |
Baseball Fury
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| Steve James | ... |
Baseball Fury
(as Steven James)
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Lane Ruoff | ... |
Baseball Fury
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| Harry Madsen | ... |
Baseball Fury
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Bill Anagnos | ... |
Baseball Fury
(as Billy Anagnos)
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John Gibson | ... |
Baseball Fury
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| Lisa Maurer | ... |
Lizzie
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| Kate Klugman | ... |
Lizzie
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Wanda Velez | ... |
Lizzie
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| Dee Dee Benrey | ... |
Lizzie
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Jordan Cae Harrell | ... |
Lizzie
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Donna Ritchie | ... |
Lizzie
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| Doran Clark | ... |
Lizzie
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Patty Brown | ... |
Lizzie
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| Iris Klein | ... |
Lizzie
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Victoria Vanderkloot | ... |
Lizzie
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Laura Delano | ... |
Lizzie
(as Laura De Lano)
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Suki Rothchild | ... |
Lizzie
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Heidi Lynch | ... |
Lizzie
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| Craig R. Baxley | ... |
Punk
(as Craig Baxley)
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A.J. Bakunas | ... |
Punk
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Gary Baxley | ... |
Punk
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| Konrad Sheehan | ... |
Punk
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Eddie Earl Hatch | ... |
Punk
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| Tommy J. Huff | ... |
Punk
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Leon Delaney | ... |
Punk
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| Irwin Keyes | ... |
Police
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Larry Silvestri | ... |
Police
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| Sonny Landham | ... |
Police
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| Frank Ferrara | ... |
Police
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Pat Flannery | ... |
Police
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Leo Ciani | ... |
Police
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Charles McCarthy | ... |
Police
(as Charlie McCarthy)
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Tony Clark | ... |
Police
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Victor Magnotta | ... |
Police
(as Vic Magnotta)
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Pamela Poitier | ... |
Lincoln - Cleon's Girl (scenesDeleted)
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Richard Alleman | ... |
Nazi (uncredited)
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Joseph Bergmann | ... |
Baseball Fury (uncredited)
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Kenneth Boys | ... |
Orphan Gang Member (uncredited)
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Brian Colbath | ... |
Nazi (uncredited)
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| Steve Comisar | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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| Anton Evangelista | ... |
Stevedore Gang Member (uncredited)
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| Glenn Farrington | ... |
Baseball Fury (uncredited)
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Randy Feelgood | ... |
Eighth Avenue Apache Leader (uncredited)
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R. Michael Fierro | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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| Steve Garfanti | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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| Mark Richard Goldman | ... |
Hulk (uncredited)
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Tito Goya | ... |
Cyrus (uncredited)
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| Larry Hama | ... |
Mongol gang member (uncredited)
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| Robert Dominick Jones | ... |
Baseball Fury (uncredited)
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Harold Jurkiewicz | ... |
Orphan (uncredited)
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Joey Mignano | ... |
Joe-Joe Gang member (uncredited)
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| Antone Pagán | ... |
Gang Leader on Subway Stairs (uncredited)
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Curtis Price | ... |
Gramercy Riff (uncredited)
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Frazier Prince | ... |
Bopper-Gang Member (uncredited)
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Laine Lassattor Ross | ... |
Guardian Angel (uncredited)
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| Barry Shay | ... |
Gang Member (uncredited)
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Charles Silvern | ... |
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| Robert Townsend | ... |
Baseball Fury (uncredited)
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| Thomas G. Waites | ... |
Fox (uncredited)
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Albert Zavurov | ... |
Guy in the Park (uncredited)
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Charles Zucker | ... |
Straw Hat (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Walter Hill | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Sol Yurick | ... | (based on the novel by) |
| David Shaber | ... | (screenplay by) and |
| Walter Hill | ... | (screenplay by) |
Produced by
| Lawrence Gordon | ... | producer (produced by) |
| Frank Marshall | ... | executive producer |
| Joel Silver | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Barry De Vorzon | ... | (music by) |
Cinematography by
| Andrew Laszlo | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Freeman A. Davies | ... | (as Freeman Davies Jr.) |
| David Holden | ||
| Susan E. Morse | ||
| Billy Weber | ||
Editorial Department
| Phyllis Smith Altenhaus | ... | assistant editor (as Phyllis Smith-Altenhaus) |
| Lisa Zeno Churgin | ... | assistant editor (as Lisa Churgin) |
| Rick Fields | ... | assistant editor |
| George Trirogoff | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Howard Feuer | ||
| Jeremy Ritzer | ||
Art Direction by
| Don Swanagan | ||
| Robert Wightman | ... | (as Bob Wightman) |
Set Decoration by
| Frederic C. Weiler | ... | (as Fred Weiler) |
Costume Design by
| Bobbie Mannix | ||
| Mary Ellen Winston | ... | (uncredited) |
Makeup Department
| Frank Bianco | ... | hair stylist |
| Mike Maggi | ... | makeup artist (as Michael Maggi) |
Production Management
| John H. Starke | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Robert Barth | ... | second assistant director (as Bob Barth) |
| Peter Gries | ... | second assistant director |
| David Sosna | ... | assistant director (as David O. Sosna) |
| Bruce Greenfield | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
| Robert D. Simon | ... | dga trainee (uncredited) |
Art Department
| William Kane | ... | prop master |
| William Lucek | ... | chargeman scenic artist |
| Brian Murphy | ... | illustrator: Ultimate Director's Cut |
| Brian Murray | ... | comic book illustrations (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| William M. Andrews | ... | sound effects editor (as William Andrews) |
| Sean Hanley | ... | dialogue editor |
| Jack C. Jacobsen | ... | sound mixer (as Jack Jacobsen) |
| Al Mian | ... | sound mixer (as Alan Mian) |
| Alan Robert Murray | ... | sound effects editor (as Allan Murray) |
| Lee Osborne | ... | sound effects editor |
| Tex Rudloff | ... | re-recording mixer |
| George Watters II | ... | sound effects editor |
| Arthur Bloom | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| James Perdue | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Edward Drohan | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Andrea Avila | ... | Pristine digital restoration, Lowry Digital Images (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Craig R. Baxley | ... | A.C. Turnbull bus driver / stunt coordinator (as Craig Baxley) / stunt double cyrus |
| Gary Baxley | ... | stunt double Terry Michos (uncredited) |
| David Copeland | ... | stunt double: Thomas G. Waites (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Russell Engels | ... | gaffer (as Russel Engels) |
| Peter Garbarini | ... | camera operator |
| John Thomas Kennedy | ... | key grip |
| Antone Pagán | ... | grip |
| Michael Stone | ... | camera operator (as Mike Stone) |
| Michael F. Burke | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Michael Ginsburg | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Chris Hayes | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Robert Shepherd | ... | electrician (uncredited) |
| Ron Zarilla | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Sylvia Fay | ... | extra casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| William Loger | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| A. Kitman Ho | ... | location manager (as A.K. Ho) |
| David Streit | ... | location manager |
| Rob Ryder | ... | location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| John Caper Jr. | ... | music editor |
| Joe Ferla | ... | co-supervisor: additional music |
| Paul Griffin | ... | music arranger: additional music |
| Rob Mounsey | ... | music arranger: additional music |
| Simon Rhodes | ... | music mixer |
| Kenny Vance | ... | music supervisor: additional music |
| Tom Boyd | ... | musician: oboe (uncredited) |
| Rocky Davis | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| George Doering | ... | musician (uncredited) |
| Carl Fortina | ... | orchestra contractor (uncredited) |
| Dan Goldwasser | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
| James Thatcher | ... | musician: French horn (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Giboney Whyte | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Michael A McGrath | ... | production driver (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Sam Bernstein | ... | production accountant |
| Neil Canton | ... | assistant to Mr. Hill |
| Laurie Deitz | ... | assistant to Mr. Gordon |
| Gail Geibel | ... | production office coordinator |
| Kathryn Graves | ... | loop group |
| Antone Pagán | ... | fight choreography |
| Eddie Egan | ... | product assistant (uncredited) |
| Stephen A. Glanzrock | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Penn Jillette | ... | knife thrower: main titles (uncredited) |
| Dan Perri | ... | title designer: main titles (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures (presents)
Distributors
- Paramount Pictures (1979) (United States) (theatrical) (as Paramount A Gulf+Western Company)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1979) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Filmes Lusomundo (1979) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Cinema International Corporation (CIC) (1980) (France) (theatrical)
- American Broadcasting Company (ABC) (1983) (United States) (tv)
- Paramount Films of India (1984) (India) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (1985) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (1985) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Esselte Video (1985) (Finland) (VHS)
- Home Video Hellas (HVH) (1985) (Greece) (VHS)
- La Cinq (1986) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- La Cinq (1988) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- CIC Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Paramount Pictures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Nelonen (1998) (Finland) (tv)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Finnkino (2001) (Finland) (DVD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2001) (Germany) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2004) (Argentina) (VHS) (re-edited)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2007) (United States) (DVD) (HD-DVD)
- Arrow Video (2023) (United States) (Blu-ray) (video) (4K Ultra-HD Blu-ray)
- CIC-Taft Home Video
- HBO Max (2021) (United States) (video) (VOD)
- Paramount Home Entertainment (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- SF Film Finland (2023) (Finland) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Dan Perri (title design)
- IMS Film & Media Insurance (insurance)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of: affiliated with A.F.L.- C.I.O.)
- Kaufman Astoria Studios (sound stage and production facilities)
- La-La Land Records (soundtrack) (limited edition)
- Modern Film Effects (opticals)
- Movielab (color)
- Panavision (camera equipment: lenses and Panaflex® camera)
- Sylvia Fay/Lee Genick & Associates Casting (extras casting)
- Waxwork Records (soundtrack available from)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Cyrus, the leader of the Gramercy Riffs, the most powerful gang in New York City, calls a midnight summit for all the area gangs, with all asked to send nine unarmed representatives to the conclave. A gang called the Warriors is blamed for killing Cyrus as he gives his speech. The gang now has to cross rivals' territory in order to get to its own 'hood. The Warriors slowly cross the dangerous Bronx and Manhattan territories, narrowly escaping police and other gangs every step of the way. Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com} |
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| Taglines | 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. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $4,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $3,529,675, 11 Feb 1979 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Sol Yurick wrote the original book as a rebuttal to the romanticized view of street gangs presented in West Side Story (1961) based on his experience as a New York City welfare department worker. See more » |
| Goofs | When walking, the girl is wearing high-heel sandals. However when she is running with the Warriors as they are chased by the cops in the subway station, she is wearing "practical" shoes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Brink's Job/Hardcore/The Warriors/Quintet/The Great Train Robbery (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | In The City See more » |
| Crazy Credits | In the original version, the end credits are followed by 3 minutes of black screen as the Joe Walsh song "In the City" plays. See more » |
| Quotes |
Cyrus:
Can you dig it? See more » |