The Warriors is a 1979 American action thriller film directed by Walter Hill. Based on Sol Yurick's 1965 novel of the same name, it was released in the United States on February 9, 1979. The film centers on the titular fictitious New York City street gang who must make an urban journey of 30 miles (48 km), from the north end of the Bronx to their home turf in Coney Island in southern Brooklyn, after they are framed for the murder of a respected gang leader. After reports of vandalism and violence, Paramount temporarily halted their advertising campaign and released theater owners from their obligation to show the film. Despite its initially negative reception, The Warriors has since become a cult film and has been reappraised by film critics. The film has spawned several spinoffs, including video games and a comic book series.
A street gang known as The Warriors must fight their way from the Bronx to their home turf on Coney Island when they are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader.
Victims[]
- Cyrus - Fell backwards off a playground structure after being shot in the abdomen by Luther with a revolver.
- Cleon - Beaten to death by Masai and a group of Gramercy Riffs off-screen. (Debatable)
- Two Unnamed Orphans Gang Members - Blown up by "Swan" with a molotov cocktail.
- "Fox" - Ran over by a train after being thrown into its path by an unnamed police officer off-camera.
- Luther - Presumably beaten to death by Masai and a group of Gramercy Riffs off-screen. (Debatable)
- "Cropsy" - Presumably beaten to death by Masai and a group of Gramercy Riffs off-screen. (Debatable)
- Seven Unnamed Rouge Gang Members - Presumably beaten to death by Masai and a group of Gramercy Riffs off-screen. (Debatable)
Deaths[]
- Total - 15
- All Men
Kill Count[]
- Masai - 10 (Alive)
- "Swan" - 2 (Alive)
- Luther - 2 (Unknown)