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.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-02
Top Cast
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Michael Beck
Swan
James Remar
Ajax
David Patrick Kelly
Luther
Dorsey Wright
Cleon
David Harris
Cochise
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Mercy
Brian Tyler
Snow
Tom McKitterick
Cowboy
Marcelino Sánchez
Rembrandt
Roger Hill
Cyrus
Steve James
Baseball Fury
Terry Michos
Vermin
Lynne Thigpen
D.J.
Mercedes Ruehl
Policewoman
John Snyder
Gas Station Man
Irwin Keyes
Policeman in Park
Antone Pagán
Gang Leader on Subway Stairs (uncredited)
Sonny Landham
Policeman in Subway Station
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pesaro Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 9, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.62x
+$18.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- David Shaber, Walter Hill
- Original Score
- Barry De Vorzon
- Original Title
- The Warriors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.5M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Lawrence Gordon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Hill
David Shaber, Walter Hill, Sol Yurick
Barry De Vorzon
Andrew Laszlo
Billy Weber, Freeman A. Davies, David Holden
Lawrence Gordon, Frank Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
Billy Weber
Editor
Freeman A. Davies
Editor
David Shaber
Screenplay
Walter Hill
Director
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
David Holden
Editor
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Bobbie Mannix
Costume Design
Susan E. Morse
Editor
Walter Hill
Screenplay
Barry De Vorzon
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Warriors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Warriors?
The principal cast of The Warriors includes Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Dorsey Wright, David Harris.
When was The Warriors released and how long is it?
The Warriors was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Warriors?
The Warriors had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $22.5M at the worldwide box office (5.62 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Warriors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Warriors was composed by Barry De Vorzon.
Is The Warriors based on a book or true story?
The Warriors is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sol Yurick".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Warriors?
The Warriors holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).