# The Warriors (1979)

> A falsely accused street gang races across a mythic nighttime New York while rival crews and police close in.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6447

## Facts

- Runtime: 94 min
- Genres: Action, Thriller
- Director: Walter Hill
- Cast: Michael Beck, James Remar, David Patrick Kelly, Dorsey Wright, David Harris, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Brian Tyler, Tom McKitterick
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080120/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: kinetic, gritty, stylized, late night viewing, cult movie night

## Synopsis

A gang on the run must navigate the treacherous streets of New York City to survive.

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