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The Warriors (The Ultimate Director's Cut)
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| Genre | Action & Adventure |
| Format | Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen, Director's Cut |
| Contributor | Michael Beck, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Marcelino Snchez, Roger Hill, David Harris, David Shaber, Dorsey Wright, James Remar, Tom McKitterick, Sol Yurick, Lynne Thigpen, David Patrick Kelly, Brian Tyler, Walter Hill, Terry Michos See more |
| Language | English, French |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 32 minutes |
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A battle of gigantic proportions is looming in the neon underground of New York City. The armies of the night number 100,000; they outnumber the police 5 to 1; and tonight they're after the Warriors - a street gang blamed unfairly for a rival gang leader's death. This contemporary action-adventure story takes place at night, underground, in the sub-culture of gang warfare that rages from Coney Island to Manhattan to the Bronx. Members of the Warriors fight for their lives, seek to survive in the urban jungle and learn the meaning of loyalty. This intense and stylized film is a dazzling achievement for cinematographer Andrew Laszlo.
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The Warriors combines pure pulp storytelling and surprisingly poetic images into a thoroughly enjoyable cult classic. The plot is mythically pure (and inspired by a legendary bit of Greek history): When a charismatic gang leader is shot at a conclave in the Bronx meant to unite all the gangs in New York City, a troupe from Coney Island called the Warriors get blamed and have to fight all the way back to their own turf--which means an escalating series of battles with colorful and improbable gangs like the Baseball Furies, who wear baseball uniforms and KISS-inspired face make-up. Pop existentialism, performances that are somehow both wooden and overwrought, and zesty, kinetic filmmaking from director Walter Hill (Southern Comfort, 48 Hrs.) result in a delicious and unexpectedly resonant operatic cheesiness. The Ultimate Director's Cut doesn't radically alter the movie--some of the editing is tighter, the Greek legend has been added as an introduction--with one exception: in transitions, scenes begin and end as scenes from a comic book. While The Warriors always had a comic book flavor (and Hill, in an interview, says he deliberately pursued that sensibility), this device--similar to The Hulk--seems a bit overkill. But it's a minor problem; the movie holds its own, even 26 years later. The dvd has no audio commentary, but there are four short documentaries (really, one documentary in four parts). These include excellent interviews with Hill, actors Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, and Deborah Van Valkenburgh. The producers, the cinematographer, the costume designer, the stunt coordinator, and many others give lively and in-depth descriptions of how the movie came to be. One of these documentaries includes portions of a deleted scene that was used when The Warriors was screened on television; no other deleted scenes are included. --Bret Fetzer
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Product Dimensions : 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces
- Director : Walter Hill
- Media Format : Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC, Widescreen, Director's Cut
- Run time : 1 hour and 32 minutes
- Release date : October 4, 2005
- Actors : Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler, David Harris
- Subtitles: : English, Spanish
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
- Studio : Paramount
- ASIN : B000A6T1JU
- Writers : David Shaber, Sol Yurick, Walter Hill
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #51,152 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #2,969 in Mystery & Thrillers (Movies & TV)
- #5,389 in Action & Adventure DVDs
- #9,497 in Drama DVDs
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The film begins as we learn Cyrus, charismatic leader of the biggest, baddest gang (the Grammercy Riffs) in the whole NY area wants to hold a meeting of all the gangs in an effort to consolidate their collective resources, creating a vast army of the night and effectively taking over the city. In order to facilitate the gathering, instructions are put forth that each gang is meant to send nine members, no one is to be armed with weapons, and a general truce is in effect allowing the various gangs to cross each others `turf' in order to arrive at the planned meet area. The various gangs seem reluctant to attend such a meeting, but they all show up, including members of the Warriors, who make the trip all the way from their turf of Coney Island. Shortly after Cyrus begins his speech, a gunshot is issued from the crowd, and Cyrus falls...to which someone blames the Warriors (undeservedly). Right about now is when the police show up to bust up the party, and mayhem ensues (along with lots of heads getting beat in). During the confusion, the Warriors manage to escape, but now find themselves deep within rival gang territories without any weapons, their leader missing (or worse), and a target of a massive manhunt by not only all the other gangs, but also by the police. Thus begins their long and dangerous trek back to their home turf...
I found this film to be pretty interesting and a lot of fun. One thing I really liked was seeing not only the external difficulties of the Warriors in having to move through unfamiliar and dangerous territories, but also the internal struggles they faced due to the fact they were without a leader. Most of the characters were pretty distinctive in that we had the slightly enigmatic war chief Swan (Beck) having to assume the role of leader which most of the others are more than happy to follow his lead, with the exception of the hot headed Ajax (Remar), who consistently expresses his desire to engage in the physical activity of busting heads, rather than the course of action which they're currently employing being that of trying to elude those who are after them, fighting only when no other option is available. The latter seems the more intelligent method, especially since the enemies are numerous and varied, and the battleground unfamiliar. The distinction between the gangs was also interesting as they weren't so much divided by race (although the Riffs appeared mainly African American), but more so by manner of dress and/or appearance. We have the Furies, who dressed in baseball uniforms and carried baseball bats as their main choice of weapon, the High Hats (mime-like characters), the Lizzzies (an all girl gang, some of whom seemed quite mannish), the Turnbull ACs (bald-headed and highly aggressive), among many others. Given the often outlandish differences between the gangs it was obvious they weren't created to forward a sense of realism, but probably to provide a clear delineation between the various factions (some of the gangs reminded me of that one episode of the 70's TV show Happy Days where Ritchie, Ralph, and Potsie find themselves facing off against a goofy gang in the school gym). But then we had the very realistic element of the film being shot entirely on location (at least that's what I think), so there is this unreal element put into a very real environment creating an unusual dichotomy driving the viewers interest. Adding to the this is the minimal and often frank dialog, along with the attitudes and general streetwise nature of the characters. Another element I really liked was how the information on the Warrior's progress was relayed to the various gangs by utilizing the female radio DJ as she made subtle remarks in-between songs. One scene that stands out in my mind is when the Warriors (who were pretty adaptable if you really think about it) find themselves confronted by one of the lesser gangs, one called the Orphans. At first they manage to come to an uneasy agreement through a little give and take, but that soon falls apart as an unknown element (a female) provides a manipulatory source of instigation, ultimately causing an escalation to the point of violence. I thought the cast in general did very well although it seemed David Patrick Kelly performance was a little over the top but perhaps that was intentional. I just found it hard to buy off on the fact someone so screwed up and psychotic could manage to ascend to the level of leadership as he did within his own gang, but then this is a world where not only strength, but also the appearance of strength, along with a propensity towards violence goes a long way. I thought the direction really strong, as Hill kept things moving along well, even during the scenes with relatively little activity (there weren't that many, as the characters are constantly on the run). One really great action sequence worth price of admission alone is the confrontation in the subway bathroom when the Warriors square off against a gang of toughs in overalls (I read somewhere it took a week to complete filming on this sequence).
The widescreen anamorphic (1.85:1) picture on this DVD is clean and clear, and the Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono audio comes through well. Some will be disappointed by the lack of extra features (all that's included is a trailer), but I have heard the possibility of a more extensive release in the future, perhaps coinciding with the upcoming remake scheduled to be released in 2006, with Tony Scott (The Last Boy Scout, True Romance) listed as director.
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By the way, in case you're wondering, those extraordinarily large and poofy hairdos sported by a few of the cast members are called afros. They were pretty popular back in the 70's for some inexplicable reason.
Finally decided to buy it from amazon, great price!
Though movie is used it is in perfect condition!
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Highly stylised and almost comic-book in its lurid depiction of New York gang culture, the basic premise is of the perilous journey The Warriors must make across other gang-held territories as they try to get back to their home turf – all the while running the gauntlet as they stand wrongly accused of murdering the leader of the most powerful gang in the city.
Featuring a largely unknown cast, its an exciting, cleverly plotted film. It holds up well today largely down to that stylised approach which renders it an almost timeless, epic quality.
The basic DVD edition has no extras, but provides a reasonable movie transfer on anamorphic widescreen; subtitles are as stated above in the product description.
* Please be aware that there is a director's cut of this movie available; it features cartoon sections interspersed at intervals throughout the film – not everyone is pleased with it; I would suggest this original theatrical version may be the best choice if you are new to the film, or if you cherish memories of this original version.*
Sadly, the superior theatrical version of the film is not present on this blu-ray, which is a real shame as it could easily have been included to create a definitive package. However, I suspect that most fans will already own the original cut on DVD and it is readily available and inexpensive for those who don't. If you want the best looking (and sounding) version of 'The Warriors' currently available, the 'Ultimate Directors Cut' blu-ray is definitely the way to go.
Great to relive this classic, again, as like others , watched this 100 times.
I recall in the 70s how this cult classic related to those who were part of the youth and football culture and dress of the times. I remember how about 50% of the middle of the Kop at Anfield and the Gladys Street at Goodison were at one time dressed in Bib and Braces.
I don't know if it was just me but the only versions I could obtain were on VHS and those I transferred to DVD before the Directors cut came along with its unbelievable end missing decision. Note also that 'The Fox' Thomas G Waites, is missing from the credits, as I believe he fell out with the director, and was cut out (under the train) was this guy (director) hard to get on with.?
For film purists the VHS versions are probably not great, but for me it was possible to create an 'Ultimate Warriors' DVD as different tapes had the original start in Coney, and two versions of songs, ' Nowhere to Run' and ' I'm a fugitive' .
Whatever your preferences enjoy this once in a lifetime memory thing,.
With very little plot other than the attempt to get ‘home’ this became a surprise hit thanks to the non-stop fast pace, tension and lack of ‘gang culture’ moralising, the dark atmosphere heightened by the radio DJ announcements. Picture and sound quality remain surprisingly good [even on normal DVD].
The single disc opens to a 15 language selection [mainly European] before entering play; there are no other options [mine then gave a main menu at the end, play, audio german/english, subtitles –almost 20 languages, trailer and scene selection]. Rated 18 this has violence and less swearing than you’d imagine [F word used], but it’s all tame by modern standards. The language is now very dated and even for the time was hackneyed.
It's a serious storyline but I found it quite funny at times. Maybe it's my sense of humour?
I probably wouldn't place it in my all-time Top 20 list though it's very good.



