A neon-soaked, mythological urban odyssey where tribalism meets Greek tragedy. Amidst wet asphalt and subway rumbles, a framed gang fights through a stylized, dystopian night to reclaim their home.

The Warriors

"These are the armies of the night. They are 100,000 strong. They outnumber the cops five to one. They could run New York City. Tonight they're all out to get the Warriors."

01 February 1979 United States of America 94 min ⭐ 7.7 (2,295)

Director: Walter Hill

Cast: Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Dorsey Wright, David Harris

Action Thriller

Survival and The Odyssey Tribalism and Identity Loyalty and Brotherhood Anti-Establishment / Anarchy

Budget: $4,000,000

Box Office: $22,490,039

The Warriors - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details

Easter Eggs

Xenophon's Anabasis Parallels

The plot points mirror the ancient Greek history: Cyrus (the Greek leader) is killed, leaving the mercenaries (The Warriors) leaderless in hostile territory. The character 'Swan' parallels the historical Xenophon who takes command.

Orion's Belt

The opening shot of the Wonder Wheel features lights that resemble the constellation Orion. In mythology, Orion is a hunter, fitting for a film where the characters are hunted.

Video Game Connection

The 2005 Rockstar Games video game adaptation features the original cast returning to voice their characters, and it expands the lore significantly, becoming a cult classic in its own right.

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