On this day in movie history – The Warriors (1979 movie & novel):

The Warriors

directed by Walter Hill,

written by David Shaber and Walter Hill,

based on the novel by Sol Yurick,

was released in the United States on February 9, 1979.
Music by Barry De Vorzon.

Cast:

Michael Beck, James Remar, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Marcelino Sánchez, David Harris, Tom McKitterick, Brian Tyler, Dorsey Wright, Terry Michos, David Patrick Kelly, Roger Hill, Edward Sewer, Lynne Thigpen, Thomas G. Waites, Paul Greco, Jery Hewitt, Kate Klugman, Konrad Sheehan, Craig R. Baxley, A.J. Bakunas, Steve James, Bill Anagnos, Dennis Gregory, Mercedes Ruehl, Irwin Keyes, Sonny Landham, Ginny Ortiz, John Snyder.

Recommended reading:

The Warriors

By Sol Yurick.

Published by Grove Press.

First published 1965.

Paperback.

ISBN-10: 0802139922

ISBN-13: 978-0802139924

Description:

Every gang in the city meets on a sweltering July 4 night in a Bronx park for a peace rally. The crowd of miscreants turns violent after a prominent gang leader is killed, and chaos prevails over attempts at order.

The Warriors follows the Dominators as they make their nocturnal journey to their home territory without being killed. The police are prowling the city in search of anyone involved in the mayhem. An exhilarating novel that examines New York City teenagers left behind by society, who form identity and personal strength through their affiliation with their "family," The Warriors weaves together social commentary with ancient legends for a classic coming-of-age tale.

This edition includes a new introduction by the author.

Born on this day – David Harris:

David Harris

Actor

Producer

May 23, 1959 – October 25, 2024

Credits:

18 Wheels of Justice (2001); A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion (1982); A Soldier's Story (1984); Any Day Now (2000); Attica (1980); Badge of the Assassin (1985); Benny's Place (1982); Black Scorpion II: Aftershock (1997); Brubaker (1980); Cop Rock (1990); Crime Story (1988); DEA (1990); Dead End City (1988); Death Penalty (1980); Dish Dogs (2000); Elementary (2014); Equal Justice (1991); ER (2000); Fatal Beauty (1987); Father & Son: Dangerous Relations (1993); Favorite Deadly Sins (1995); Fire with Fire (1986); First Wives Club (2019); Form, Space & Murder (1997); Great Performances (1977); Hill Street Blues (1984–1986); His Dying Wish (2016); In the Heat of the Night (1988); In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance (1994); Instinct (2018); James White (2015); Judge Horton and the Scottsboro Boys (1976); Kojak (1977); Law & Order (2010); Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2012); MacGyver (1986); Maniac (2013); Martial Law (1999); Mike Hammer, Private Eye (1997); Mommy's Box (2016); North & South: Book 1, North & South (1985); NYPD Blue (1993–2002); Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1998); Philly (2001); Profiler (1997); Purple Hearts (1984); Quicksilver (1986); Simon & Simon (1988); Straight (2014); The Andy Troy Show (2017); The Beginning: From Novel to Screen (2005); The Bob Show (2008); The Equalizer (1989); The Grindhouse Radio (2016); The Littlest Hobo (1982); The Phenomenon: Releasing the Warriors (2005); The Warriors (1979); The Warriors / Video Game (2005); The Warriors: Last Subway Ride Home (2015); The Way Home: Making the Warriors (2005); The White Shadow (1979); Under Cover (1987); Vietnam War Story (1987); Zoo Crew Two (2022).