Hill, WalterThe Warriors

I really enjoyed seeing this again after 45 or so years. It’s either a great move or memory’s. I bet I’ve seen it 30 times between 1978-1983

Excellent movie!

This video was shipped quickly and arrived in good condition. This video is an enjoyable addition to my video collection!

My dad bought a copy of the Anabasis for me right when this movie came out but I’m not sure he knew this movie about gangs was the same story…my dad was a cop and he didn’t take me as it has the same vibe as Halloween. Isn’t it ironic when someone buys their kid a transliterated copy of the same story everyone is talking about in Junior High?

Classic movie from 1979 1980 takes me back to my teenage years Blu-ray DVD quality was great

Any time I bring The Warriors (1979) up or even hint at it to one of my friends, he invariably always apes the same line of dialog from the film, "Warriors, come out and playyyy!". If you've seen the film, you know this as probably the most recognizable line in the movie, but if you haven't, well, it's something much better experienced rather than me trying to explain the context in which it is presented in the movie. Co-written and directed by Walter Hill (Hard Times, 48 Hrs.), the film features a number of actors including Michael Beck (Xanadu, Warlords of the 21st Century), James Remar, whom many will recognize as the crazed antagonist Ganz in Hill's later Eddie Murphy/Nick Nolte film 48 Hrs. (1982), Deborah Van Valkenburgh (Brain Smasher... A Love Story), and David Patrick Kelly, who also appeared in 48 Hrs., along with other films like Dreamscape (1984), Commando (1985), and more recently in just released remake The Longest Yard (2005).The film begins as we learn Cyrus, charismatic leader of the biggest, baddest gang (the Grammercy Riffs) in the whole NY area wants to hold a meeting of all the gangs in an effort to consolidate their collective resources, creating a vast army of the night and effectively taking over the city. In order to facilitate the gathering, instructions are put forth that each gang is meant to send nine members, no one is to be armed with weapons, and a general truce is in effect allowing the various gangs to cross each others `turf' in order to arrive at the planned meet area. The various gangs seem reluctant to attend such a meeting, but they all show up, including members of the Warriors, who make the trip all the way from their turf of Coney Island. Shortly after Cyrus begins his speech, a gunshot is issued from the crowd, and Cyrus falls...to which someone blames the Warriors (undeservedly). Right about now is when the police show up to bust up the party, and mayhem ensues (along with lots of heads getting beat in). During the confusion, the Warriors manage to escape, but now find themselves deep within rival gang territories without any weapons, their leader missing (or worse), and a target of a massive manhunt by not only all the other gangs, but also by the police. Thus begins their long and dangerous trek back to their home turf...I found this film to be pretty interesting and a lot of fun. One thing I really liked was seeing not only the external difficulties of the Warriors in having to move through unfamiliar and dangerous territories, but also the internal struggles they faced due to the fact they were without a leader. Most of the characters were pretty distinctive in that we had the slightly enigmatic war chief Swan (Beck) having to assume the role of leader which most of the others are more than happy to follow his lead, with the exception of the hot headed Ajax (Remar), who consistently expresses his desire to engage in the physical activity of busting heads, rather than the course of action which they're currently employing being that of trying to elude those who are after them, fighting only when no other option is available. The latter seems the more intelligent method, especially since the enemies are numerous and varied, and the battleground unfamiliar. The distinction between the gangs was also interesting as they weren't so much divided by race (although the Riffs appeared mainly African American), but more so by manner of dress and/or appearance. We have the Furies, who dressed in baseball uniforms and carried baseball bats as their main choice of weapon, the High Hats (mime-like characters), the Lizzzies (an all girl gang, some of whom seemed quite mannish), the Turnbull ACs (bald-headed and highly aggressive), among many others. Given the often outlandish differences between the gangs it was obvious they weren't created to forward a sense of realism, but probably to provide a clear delineation between the various factions (some of the gangs reminded me of that one episode of the 70's TV show Happy Days where Ritchie, Ralph, and Potsie find themselves facing off against a goofy gang in the school gym). But then we had the very realistic element of the film being shot entirely on location (at least that's what I think), so there is this unreal element put into a very real environment creating an unusual dichotomy driving the viewers interest. Adding to the this is the minimal and often frank dialog, along with the attitudes and general streetwise nature of the characters. Another element I really liked was how the information on the Warrior's progress was relayed to the various gangs by utilizing the female radio DJ as she made subtle remarks in-between songs. One scene that stands out in my mind is when the Warriors (who were pretty adaptable if you really think about it) find themselves confronted by one of the lesser gangs, one called the Orphans. At first they manage to come to an uneasy agreement through a little give and take, but that soon falls apart as an unknown element (a female) provides a manipulatory source of instigation, ultimately causing an escalation to the point of violence. I thought the cast in general did very well although it seemed David Patrick Kelly performance was a little over the top but perhaps that was intentional. I just found it hard to buy off on the fact someone so screwed up and psychotic could manage to ascend to the level of leadership as he did within his own gang, but then this is a world where not only strength, but also the appearance of strength, along with a propensity towards violence goes a long way. I thought the direction really strong, as Hill kept things moving along well, even during the scenes with relatively little activity (there weren't that many, as the characters are constantly on the run). One really great action sequence worth price of admission alone is the confrontation in the subway bathroom when the Warriors square off against a gang of toughs in overalls (I read somewhere it took a week to complete filming on this sequence).The widescreen anamorphic (1.85:1) picture on this DVD is clean and clear, and the Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono audio comes through well. Some will be disappointed by the lack of extra features (all that's included is a trailer), but I have heard the possibility of a more extensive release in the future, perhaps coinciding with the upcoming remake scheduled to be released in 2006, with Tony Scott (The Last Boy Scout, True Romance) listed as director.Cookieman108By the way, in case you're wondering, those extraordinarily large and poofy hairdos sported by a few of the cast members are called afros. They were pretty popular back in the 70's for some inexplicable reason.

Item just as described.

Great movie release,great quality and superb performances from the lead actors. Movies you can enjoy watching again and again

Es una de películas favoritas de mi esposo así que fue una sorpresa cuando vio que la conseguí en formato blue Ray!!! Excelente calidad !!

3 dollars for one of my favorite films? Holy crap, what a sweet deal!

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Es una obra maestra, cuánto más sabes sobre ella y sus creadores, más te interesa. Lástima que no traiga extras, pero la calidad de visionado en blue ray es excelente. Ya no se hacen pelis así...En versión original se aprecia el nivel de los actores y su compromiso; CYRUS (Roger Hill) con su "CAN YOU DIG IT?" es sublime, AJAX (James Remar) clava el papel de chico malo, SWAN (Michael Beck) y MERCY (Deborah Van Valkenburgh) tienen tanta química que el director tuvo que cambiar el guión sobre la marcha, en principio el romance era con otro miembro de la banda. David Patrick Kelly en el papel del malo LUTHER, y su mítico "Warriors, come out and play-aayyy" mientras golpea las botellas de cristal en sus dedos... La noria de Coney Island, el parque del Bronx de la reunión, las tétricas estaciones de metro, los estilismos de las bandas, los combates bien dirigidos, la banda sonora pionera en usar un sintetizador.... Si aún no la has visto, no lo dudes y métete de lleno en ésta ficción alejada de las aburridas y políticamente correctas películas actuales.

Colis reçu rapidement, bonne condition d'emballage. Bon film des années 80, que j'avais bcp aimé à l'époque. Le plaisir est tjrs là 30 après. N'a pas trop mal vieilli je trouve (surtout sur écran 2m60!).