The Wanderers
“It was The Wanderers against the world ... and the world never had a chance!”
Synopsis
The streets of the Bronx are owned by '60s youth gangs where the joy and pain of adolescence is lived. Philip Kaufman tells his take on the novel by Richard Price about the history of the Italian-American gang ‘The Wanderers.’
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The Wanderers ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-21
Top Cast
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Ken Wahl
Richie
John Friedrich
Joey
Karen Allen
Nina
Toni Kalem
Despie Galasso
Alan Rosenberg
Turkey
Jim Youngs
Buddy
Tony Ganios
Perry
Linda Manz
Peewee
William Andrews
Emilio
Erland van Lidth
Terror
Val Avery
Mr. Sharp
Dolph Sweet
Chubby Galasso
Michael Wright
Clinton
Burtt Harris
Marine Recruiter
Samm-Art Williams
Roger
Dion Albanese
Teddy Wong
George Merolle
Peppy Dio
Terri Perri
Terri Perri
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 1, 1993
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$23M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Kaufman
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Kaufman, Rose Kaufman
- Original Title
- The Wanderers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Worldwide Gross
- $23M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Film Finance Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Kaufman
Philip Kaufman, Rose Kaufman, Richard Price
Michael Chapman
Stuart H. Pappé, Ronald Roose
Martin Ransohoff, John W. Hyde, Richard R. St. Johns
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Kaufman
Director
Martin Ransohoff
Producer
Michael Chapman
Director of Photography
Stuart H. Pappé
Editor
Ronald Roose
Editor
John Jay Moore
Production Design
Philip Kaufman
Screenplay
Rose Kaufman
Screenplay
Robert De Mora
Costume Design
Victor Magnotta
Stunt Coordinator
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wanderers
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What is The Wanderers about?
The streets of the Bronx are owned by '60s youth gangs where the joy and pain of adolescence is lived. Philip Kaufman tells his take on the novel by Richard Price about the history of the Italian-American gang ‘The Wanderers.’
Who directed The Wanderers?
The Wanderers was directed by Philip Kaufman.
Who stars in The Wanderers?
The principal cast of The Wanderers includes Ken Wahl, John Friedrich, Karen Allen, Toni Kalem, Alan Rosenberg.
When was The Wanderers released and how long is it?
The Wanderers was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.
How much did The Wanderers make at the box office?
The Wanderers grossed $23M in worldwide ticket sales.
Is The Wanderers based on a book or true story?
The Wanderers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Price".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wanderers?
The Wanderers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).