The Warriors -1979- [verified] Guide

The movie became notorious for copycat violence. Angry citizens protested its release; mayors in several U.S. cities asked theaters not to show it; the N.Y.P.D. advised citizens to stay indoors while it was playing.

Walter Hill famously wanted the film to feel like a moving comic book. This is evident in the vibrant, almost surreal costumes of the rival gangs. From the baseball-uniform-clad with their painted faces to the roller-skating Punks , the film traded gritty realism for high-concept style. the warriors -1979-

You can't talk about The Warriors without mentioning the music. Barry De Vorzon’s score, heavy on the synthesizers, perfectly captures the tension of the chase. The use of a mysterious radio DJ (played by Lynne Thigpen), who tracks the Warriors' progress and dedicates songs to them, adds a layer of Greek Chorus-style narration that keeps the pace relentless. "Warriors, Come Out to Play-ay!" The movie became notorious for copycat violence