"The Warriors," presented by uLethbridge Film Series

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Walter Hill, "The Warriors," 1979

THE WARRIORS

(Walter Hill / USA / 1979)

The Greek historian Xenophon’s tale of Greek soldiers caught behind enemy Persian lines, reimagined as 1970s costumed New York City street gangs, trying to get through the Bronx back to their home turf in Coney Island.

Hosted by Dr. Kevin McGeough (Geography & Environment [Archaeology])

$5 students/youth | $8 adults

Season passes for seven films are also available! $25 for students and $40 for the general public: https://moviemillprivaterental.as.me/schedule.php

#16 in Entertainment Weekly’s “Top 50 Greatest Cult Films” list. Also #14 in Entertainment Weekly’s “25 Most Controversial Movies Ever” list!

"No matter what impression the ads give, this isn't even remotely intended as an action film. It's a set piece. It's a ballet of stylized male violence."

- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Rated 14A for coarse language and violence

View the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--gdB-nnQkU