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1979 · 94 min · R

The Warriors

Directed by Walter Hill · Action, Thriller

The Warriors (1979) is a Action film, directed by Walter Hill set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 94 minutes and is rated R.

A survival, with a tense tone. Themes of survival and friendship run throughout.

Composer
Barry De Vorzon
Cinematography
Andrew Laszlo
Cast
Michael BeckJames RemarDavid Patrick KellyDorsey WrightDavid HarrisDeborah Van ValkenburghBrian TylerTom McKitterick

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
UrbanUnderground
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Survival
Themes
SurvivalFriendship
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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