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.

Tagline

“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.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Thriller

Director

Walter Hill

Original Language

EN

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 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 directed The Warriors?

The Warriors was directed by Walter Hill.

When was The Warriors released?

The Warriors was released on February 1, 1979.

How long is The Warriors?

The Warriors has a runtime of 1h 34m.

Where can I track The Warriors?

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