The Warriors (1979)

Action Thriller Directed by Walter Hill
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Prominent gang leader Cyrus calls a meeting of New York's gangs to set aside their turf wars and take over the city. At the meeting, a rival leader kills Cyrus, but a Coney Island gang called the Warriors is wrongly blamed for Cyrus' death. Before you know it, the cops and every gangbanger in town is hot on the Warriors' trail.

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Influenced By

  1. West Side Story (1961)
    "The portrayal of rival gangs and their territorial disputes in "West Side Story" provided a foundation for the gang dynamics in "The Warriors."" Captain Critic: Reeling Backward: "The Warriors" (1979) Captaincritic
  2. A Clockwork Orange (1971)
    "The film's depiction of stylized gang violence and distinctive costumes influenced the visual and thematic elements of "The Warriors."" Captain Critic: Reeling Backward: "The Warriors" (1979) Captaincritic
  3. Yojimbo (1961)
    "The stylized action and themes of honor and survival in Akira Kurosawa's "Yojimbo" influenced the narrative and visual style of "The Warriors."" "The Warriors" fights on Allen Barra Salon.com
  4. The Wild Bunch (1969)
    "Director Walter Hill was influenced by Sam Peckinpah's "The Wild Bunch," particularly its stylized violence and themes of camaraderie among outlaws." The Warriors 1979 – Waaaarrrrrriiiorsss, come out to pla-i-ay! The Last Drive In

Influenced

  1. Streets of Fire (1984)
    "Also directed by Walter Hill, this film expands on the themes and stylistic elements of "The Warriors," presenting a stylized urban landscape with distinct gangs and a rock-and-roll aesthetic." Streets of Fire Wikipedia
  2. 1990: The Bronx Warriors (1982)
    "This Italian film combines elements from "The Warriors" and "Escape from New York," featuring a dystopian New York City controlled by various themed gangs." 1990%3A The Bronx Warriors Wikipedia
  3. The Purifiers (2004)
    "A British film that closely mirrors "The Warriors," depicting a martial arts gang navigating through a city controlled by rival factions." Warriorsmovie source
  4. Doomsday (2008)
    "This film includes a chase scene that pays homage to "The Warriors," with a gang pursuing the protagonists through a deserted city, reminiscent of the original movie's sequences." Warriorsmovie source
  5. Attack the Block (2011)
    "Director Joe Cornish cited "The Warriors" as an influence, particularly in depicting a group navigating through urban environments while facing external threats." Joe Cornish And The 13 Films That Inspired Attack The Block Empire

The Warriors (1979), directed by Walter Hill, was inspired by 4 earlier films — including West Side Story, A Clockwork Orange, and Yojimbo — and has been cited as an influence on 5 later works, such as Streets of Fire, 1990: The Bronx Warriors, and The Purifiers. Check out the citations below.