description The Warriors Overview
The Warriors is a 1979 action thriller centered around a New York City street gang who are falsely accused of murder. Following a wrongful accusation, the group undertakes a perilous journey from the Bronx to their base in Coney Island. The film’s narrative draws upon Xenophon's Anabasis and features an ensemble cast navigating a desperate escape.
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info The Warriors Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1979 |
help The Warriors FAQ
Why are the Warriors running from the Bronx to Coney Island?
The Warriors are framed for killing Cyrus, a gang leader trying to unite New York's gangs. They have to travel from a Bronx meeting back to their home turf in Coney Island while rival gangs hunt them.
Who directed The Warriors?
The Warriors was directed by Walter Hill and released in 1979. Hill gave the film its comic-book-like style and nighttime New York energy.
Is The Warriors based on an older story?
The movie is based on Sol Yurick's 1965 novel The Warriors. That novel itself drew inspiration from Xenophon's Anabasis, an ancient story about fighters trying to get home through hostile territory.
Why do people quote 'Warriors, come out to play'?
The line is spoken by Luther, played by David Patrick Kelly, during the Coney Island confrontation. It became the film's most famous quote and is also referenced in Rockstar's 2005 Warriors video game.
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