One of the breakout stars of The Warriors(and one of the few cast members to still have an active career in Hollywood) is James Remar, who played Ajax in what was only his second film. Hill saw that film because he wanted to see Weaver's performance, as she was being considered for the upcoming film Alien (1979), but was so impressed by Beck's work that he had him come in for an audition which led to his being cast in THE WARRIORS. : This led him to working with famed auteurs Spike Lee and David Lynch on multiple occasions. | David Patrick Kelly improvised Luther's "come out to play-ay" taunt, basing it on an intimidating neighbour of his. This film received three "recommends". | Interesting enough, David Harris (Cochise) and Cleon (Dorsey Wright) both would up working for the NY City Subway System. the chicks are packed, the chicks are packed. The Dealers. The film quickly fell behind schedule and went over budget. Producer Lawrence Gordon suggested adding music to defuse the impact of the violence. Come out to plaaaaay!" Now Playing Podcast reviewed The Warriors. The Jesters. Fact: the original script called them "the lezzies" as a (horrors!) The Runaways. Ginny Ortiz (who played The Candy Store Girl) and Leon W. Grant (who Played Boo Boo over at The Wanderers (1979)) both had minor roles in both movies would go on to be the original hosts of 3-2-1 Contact (1980). Vermin was scripted to be killed by the Lizzies, but Terry Michos, who played Vermin, made his character more comical and thus more memorable. The Meatpackers. Directed by Walter Hill, with a budget of $4 . After a role as a mother dealing with inexplicable Arnold Shwarzenegger weirdness in The Last Action Hero, Ruehl ventured into TV with a stint on the third season of Frasier and has continued to appear on the big and small screens over the years. The Gladiators. The true test of a movie like this is if you can go. President Ronald Reagan was a fan of the film, even calling the film's lead actor, Michael Beck, to tell him he had screened it at Camp David and enjoyed it. Another is the late stunt-great A.J. "People would ask me, 'What do I think about Paramount remaking the movie?' Vermin lesbian gang to threaten the audience's (and the Warrirors') raging heteronormativity. With Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Brian Tyler. They could run New York City." The gang didn't take too well to this, so the producers paid them to be in the film. For the big meeting at the beginning of the film, Walter Hill wanted real gang members in the scene with off duty police officers also in the crowd so that there would be no trouble. The Warriors is more notable for its style and tone than anything, and the foundation of that starts with Thigpen's oracle-like DJ and her command of the airwaves. Lawrence Gordon said the movie still kept going while the studio pulled the movie out of marketing. Walter Hill expresses regret over cutting a gay faction named The Dingos from the shooting script as he felt it would've been progressive since it portrayed them in a positive light and not portrayed any differently from the other gangs. Van Valkenburgh became irritated because they noticed they had reached a point where they were out of the cameras' ranges. Even eagle-eyed viewers and fans of voice actors may not recognize the name John Snyder, as he often performs under the name of Ivan Buckley. According to Michael Beck, however, Roger Hill was always supposed to play Cyrus, so the real story remains a mystery. There are some really freaky gangs and one of the most twisted is the Rouges which is led by Luther (David Patrick Kelly). News; Celebrity; . This was removed for the original theatrical release version but was re-instated, displayed within the comic book title cards, for Walter Hill's 2005 Director's Cut DVD edition. The Lizzies are an all-female, mixed race gang in New York, who operate within an apartment, complete with couches and a pool table. The actors were safe during the cemetery scene in Brooklyn because of a fence surrounding it. They occasionally arm themselves with switchblades and other knives. Beck was one of the many original cast members who returned for the 2005 Playstation 2 game The Warriors. Their charismatic leader, Cyrus, hosts a summit of all the city's gangs to propose waging war against the police as one big gang unit. She is a really bad shot and the trio all manage to escape by smashing through the door. Kelly has appeared in three Spike Lee joints Malcolm X, Crooklyn, and Chi-Raq. The Eighth Street Bombers / The Eighth Avenue Apaches. The Warriors are the titular main protagonists and fictional New York City gang in 1979. Rembrant is not sure what to make of the Lizzies, most of whom dont seem to be that interested in men. The NYPD expressed reservations about this arrangement fearing the close proximity of so many actual (and competing) gang members could lead to violence. The Warriors (1979) Lisa Maurer as Lizzie. The Imps. The Five Points. She appeared in Hill's Streets of Fire with Rick Moranis, Diane Lane, and Willem Dafoe. Masai is played by Edward Sewer III, NOT Dennis Gregory. The script, as written, was a realistic take on street gangs, but the director was a huge fan of comic books and wanted to divide the film into chapters and then have each chapter "come to life starting with a splash panel.". He clinks glass bottles together on his fingertips as he whines out the iconic line, adding a strangely intimidating and menacing lilt to what could just as easily come off as a weak schoolyard taunt. Although he was hospitalized, the shot remains in the film. The Huks. According to his co-star Joel Weiss, Snyder was almost in one of the gangs cut from the film, the Dingoes. Producer Lawrence Gordon had discovered the book which this film is based on, without a cover, at a book store. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Ruehl went on to have a long, rewarding career in Hollywood. During the opening credits of the T.V. In the script, Fox was originally the love interest of Mercy, but the two actors had no chemistry and the Mercy romance was transferred to Swan. First of three collaborations of director Walter Hill and cinematographer Andrew Laszlo. The choreographed fight with the Punks in the men's room took 5 days (8pm to 7am) to shoot. The only female gang in the movie was the Lizzies from . The wardrobe department made sure nobody walked off location wearing The Warriors colours. They insisted on placing undercover officers throughout the crowd to handle any disturbances. He's also the "music man" and carries the gang's boom box on the way to the conclave. TV Shows. The Warriors aimed to create a "tribal feeling of going into battle together, of loyalty, of support and shared goals" and to have "the audience's sympathy as they fight off all the other gangs in the city". Come out and play-ay-ay!" Greatest third movie at the drive-in of all-time. First of three collaborations of actor David Patrick Kelly and writer/director Walter Hill. Swan was to be abducted by a homosexual and sadomasochistic gang who had doberman pinschers. Vernon in NY. However, Ajax, who is extremely aggressive starts to maul her. Cookies help us deliver our Services. In the subway where Mercy is running with Fox's double, she fell and broke her wrist because the actor didn't let go of her hand. James Remar ,David Patrick Kelly, Sonny Landham and Marcelino Snchez all appeared in 48 Hrs. Cleon and Vermin run off, only to get trapped in a warehouse by the Mothers. The fight between the Warriors and the Baseball Furies was scripted as extremely graphic and realistic. And the studio was not very keen on that idea. for their 1998 song "Can U Dig It?". As he so simply put it, "You're standing right now with nine delegates from 100 gangs. On their 1989 album This is the day..This is the hour..This is this. The Gramercy Riffs are introduced in The Warriors as the most powerful criminal enterprise in New York City. One of the "Punks" in the men's room brawl is Craig R. Baxley. They attempt to shoot them, but miss every shot. The Destroyers' leader, Virgil, sets up lieutenant Cleon, and soldier Vermin, to take the fall during a drug deal gone wrong with The Satan's Mothers MC. The all escape without being slashed or shot. Walter Hill told him to just "come up with something". (1982) and Last Man Standing (1996). It's charming and heartwarming to see them all sharing the moment together as the train carries them towards Coney Island one last time. The Black Hands. The Amsterdam All-Stars. Gordon hired David Shaber to write it and approach Walter Hill to direct it after working with him on Hard Times (1975) and The Driver (1978). The Warriors is a FANDOM Movies Community. In the original script for the movie, Cleon is killed by the Grammercy Riffs, Cochise is killed by the Baseball Furies, Ajax is caught by the police, Vermin is killed by the Lizzies, and Swan gets kidnapped by the Dingos. Lizzie: Laura Delano . The Warriors is the story of a gang from Coney Island, that has been invited - along with all the other gangs of New York - to Van Cortlandt Park across the city in the Bronx see Cyrus, known as the One and only. One of the songs featured on the soundtrack, "In Havana" by Kenny Vance and Ismael Miranda, features backup vocals by numerous singers, including Chevy Chase. is sneered out by David Patrick Kelly during the climax of the film. Profiles on key members of The Warriors cast including profiles of the character they played, actor biographies and information on where they are now. T he 1979 cult film The Warriors, featured many sinister and eerily charismatic New York City street gangs that claimed their own parts of the city and didn't take kindly to rivals passing through those turfs. In one of her most recognizable roles, she went from feeding info to "boppers" to tasking gumshoes with hunting down a notorious criminal in Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? In the script, Snow was originally named Snowball and did not say a single word until the end when he gave a small statement about how they should fight the Rogues to avenge their fallen friends. Kelly gathered up some empty beer bottles he found under the boardwalk and created the intimidating dialogue. Good luck.'". The on-screen adventures of the Warriors lasted for one fateful night, but the impact of The Warriors has lasted for decades, culminating in a 2015 reunion that took place as part of a fan-organized event. No Lizzie (except Starr) can escape a grab. The gang has 120 members, plus affiliates, but only 9 members of the gang made their way to The Bronx: Ajax, Cleon, Cochise, Cowboy, Fox, Rembrandt . She will be starring in the upcoming thriller Kill Me Twice. Ajax was originally conceived as a tall, muscular, physically imposing figure. "World Announcement (Skit)" by the rap group Def Squad from their 1998 album "El Nio" is modeled on Cyrus's speech. He did have issues -- he had some problems in his life and it just wasn't working. Walter Hill says of this film on his 2005 DVD introduction: "At the very beginning, I said [that] to do this properly and to do the vision of the novel, it really only makes sense if you do it all black and Hispanic. Character Profile. Walter Hill originally wanted the Warriors to be an all-black gang. The Baseball Furies aka The Furies. Thigpen passed away in 2003 at the age of 54 from a cerebral hemorrhage. She was also nominated for multiple Emmys and Daytime Emmys for her work in Carmen Sandiego and Bear in the Big Blue House. Lizzie - Shit! However, word of mouth and a couple of incidents killed the film's momentum. This can be very annoying on Rumble Mode if you're using them, because you can be almost be beaten to the point of death if you are grabbed consecutively. Hey, hey, hey. The scene in the men's room with the Punks was the only scene shot on a set, located at Astoria Studios, Long Island City - Queens. Walter Hill scrambled to replace him and cast local NYC theater actor Roger Hill to fill the role. Cochises play mate pulls a knife and Vermins girl pulls a gun an begins blasting away. It's one splendidly perfect unit of storytelling; one film to tell the tale of one fateful night that rocked the world of its characters. The Warriors get busy with these hotties and get much more than they bargained for. [The Lizzie kissing Cochise pulls a switchblade out] Rembrandt - Shit! The Lizzies were a street gang in New York City around the time of the meeting. At the bottom of the minor leagues, and thus being considered as the weakest, they try to make up for being soft by swarming with numbers; but a crew that can't rumble doesn't have much . But in two movies "Cruising " and "Partners". While The Warriors is a pop culture touchstone for a lot of die-hard cult film fans, its success only propelled a handful of people associated with it into the limelight. Surprisingly this adult R rated, gritty, and violent gang themed film (along with The Wanderers (1979)) has a connection to the PBS children's program 3-2-1 Contact (1980). In the game, they are more prone to bleed, drop weapons, and fall over during rumble mode, than any other gang. The Warriors is a 1979 crime/action movie, directed by Walter Hill and based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Sol Yurick, that tells the story of nine members of a New York City street gang called "The Warriors" as they fight to survive one very bad night.. Now, there ain't but 20,000 police in the whole town. There were always crowds of spectators during filming, even at 3am in the freezing cold. They still wear these tops, but are wearing jackets over them. Newcomers were cast to create the feel of "real people caught in dangerous situations". Mean while three other Warrior gang members Vermin (Terry Michos), Cochise (David Harris), and Rembrant (Marcelino Snchez) arrive at a train station where they are approached by an all-female gang called the Lizzies. Theirs was a story of a desperate forced march. According to Joel Weiss, who plays a member of the Rogues in the film, a young Kevin Bacon would have been a part of the cut gang. Throughout production, the cast was regularly subjected to taunts, harassment and threats from real gang members who were observing the filming. Irwin Keyes was also considered for the role of Ajax, but wasn't cast because Walter Hill thought he was too old for the part. She is next seen in Friendly Faces . The Turnbull AC's. According to executive producer Frank Marshall, they originally hired a real gang member for the role as Cyrus, but could not find him on the day and never heard from him again. Entertainment Weekly ranked this Number Six on their "Guilty Pleasures: Testosterone Edition" list in their March 30, 2007 issue. The block parties were also a pivotal moment in the evolution of hip hop. Then there are the fighters, Huw Novelli's brutal Brother Death and Francesca Mills's dwarven warrior Meldof, as well as magic-wielders, Lizzie Annis's Zacar and Zach Wyatt's Syndril. Remar went on to a successful career as a character actor, oftentimes finding himself playing characters with darker sides to them. Lizzie (as Iris Alahanti) Victoria Vanderkloot . This upset and outraged many people; some tried to have the film banned. The ploy worked, and the death scene was taken out. Hey you guys, we ain't got time. The Lizzies were a group of pistol packin' babes who seduce the Warriors and successfully lure some members into their Bowery apartment to kill them.http://t. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Movie News India Movie Spotlight. This makes the Lizzies a decent clique to use in Rumble Mode, regardless of their restrictions of being easily stunned/disoriented. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. The Boppers' main rivals are the . In the film, Alice and the other Lizzies attempted to kill Rembrandt, Vermin and Cochise, after hearing the hit placed on the Warriors, on the radio. They're all smiles as they crack jokes about their ages and how things have changed, decked out in their Warriors vests. Most recently, Kelly reprised his role in Twin Peaks: The Return as an almost unrecognizable version of the character, having traded in some of his more illicit criminal activities for the growing and selling of legalized recreational marijuana. This would make them the best choice if you want to use a female character in Rumble Mode. Michael Beck, James Remar, Dorsey Wright, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Thomas G. Waites, and David Harris all make appearances, giving the game as authentic a sound as possible. Vermin begins making out with one of the Lizzies (Kate Klugman) while two others Lizzies do a strange face to face dance. The Warriors (1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. It has apparently caused several fights; Hells Angels will violently defend ownership of any of their logos. One of a number of 1979 "gang movies." It tells the story of a ragtag group of gang members with a whole city turned against them after they're framed for the murder of a powerful, charismatic gang leader named Cyrus. They take them to their apartment and seduce them, until they accuse them of shooting Cyrus. He does this to coax him into running faster. The original preview uses the music from Sorcerer (1977) by 'Tangerine Dream'. The Eagles liked the song so much that they ended up recording a new but very similar version of the song on their next album "The Long Run.". The Warriors movie was released in 1979 and yet it has stood the test of time by becoming a cult classic! The revolver that the Rogues gang leader, Luther uses to assassinate Cyrus is a Smith & Wesson model 28 .357 magnum. A mix up in names occurs during the end credits. Crew members were sent death threats because local gangs weren't cast. The Howitzers. Cochise According to Walter Hill, what had happened was gangs were attracted to the film and they had saw their rival gangs and caused violent incidents. Subway equipment throughout the entire movie consisted of IND/BMT R-27 and R-30 units, even though the IRT is implied in many instances. While he expressed enthusiasm for the role he mysteriously vanished right before shooting began and was not heard from again. To this day, "Last Gun" has not been made. In the trailer, the narrator states "between them and safety stand 20,000 cops and 100,000 sworn enemies." . The other films were 48 Hrs. The studio would not allow Craig R. Baxley to bring any stunt men from Hollywood, but he needed someone to double for the character of Cyrus, so he did the stunt himself dressed as the character. The Zodiacs. Despite their use of handguns and knifes, the Lizzies were unable to stop any of the Warriors, although they were able to cut Rembrandt's arm with a knife. (1982), Wild Bill (1995) and The Long Riders (1980). If they are united, he reasons, all of New York's gangs outnumber the NYPD's officers three to one. A cocky bunch of trust fund kids who live in a world where money isn't an object and petty crime is just a thrill ride. He was scripted to escape and lead The Warriors home. Shouting, noise-making and other interruptions from nearby watchers was common during filming, requiring scenes to be re-shot after security removed the offenders. Cyrus, the leader of the most powerful gang in New York City, the Gramercy Riffs, calls a midnight summit for all the area gangs, with all asked to send . In order to get the movie out before rival "gang" film The Wanderers (1979), post-production on this picture employed three editing teams in three editing suites, who worked around the clock to finish the film. Hill explained, "I feel very bad about the whole thing. When Cochise, Rembrandt and Vermin are fleeing the cops at the train station, they run past a bearded man with a blue sweater and flat cap and who comforts his girlfriend. Are ya kiddin'? Deborah Van Valkenburgh's boyfriend at the time discouraged her from auditioning because he thought the director was looking for someone more well endowed. The Filmores. The movie uses a plot device favored by Walter Hill where the leader of a group is eliminated in the first act, and the unity and security of the team is thrown into disarray by the loss of its head. Contrary to popular belief one of the young "Prom Couples" females is NOT played by a young Debra Winger. Konrad Sheehan plays the roller skating leader of the Punks. Movies. Rembrandt Character actor Irwin Keyes was strongly considered for the role however Walter Hill, deciding Keyes was too old for the role, opted to go with the smaller yet wiry James Remar. The Dingos. However, the actual fight, and a great deal more running, was done by stuntmen. Debut performance in a film production of actress Deborah Van Valkenburgh. Filming was allowed to take place uninterrupted all night, a first. After the DJ's On-Air sign went dim, Thigpen's career kept her on both the big and small screens as well as the stage. Three of the Warriors take refuge with the Lizzies who then of course try to kill them. Filming during the scene with the Orphans was interrupted by a police chase. James Remar spent time in Coney Island so he could observe real people on whom to base his portrayal of Ajax. They are a small time outfit that keeps trying to move up by boasting about raids that never happened. So Keyes got to arrest the character he was originally considered to play. Cyrus's "Can You Dig It" speech in the beginning of the film is played in part as the "Gangbang Interlude" on Fat Joe's 1995 sophomore album Jealous Ones Envy. And there's over 100 more. They don't give their individual names, but lure men into their lair promising sex and attempt to murder them. The producers cut this scene, stating that the only day scene should be at the end of the film after a night of horror. The Lizzies were originally given see-through tops by costume designer Bobbie Mannix. Kelly gathered up some empty beer bottles he found under the boardwalk and created the intimidating dialogue. The Electric Eliminators. Cleon and Vermin sneak past several members, then . Second Base wore Lettermen jackets with "Second Base" across the backs, not the baseball uniforms and painted faces of the Baseball Furies. The group Pop Will Eat Itself used sound bites from the movie for their song Can you Dig it? The Mongols. Love is a Fire" performed by Genya Ravan.The warrior vs the lizzies THE CHICKS ARE PACKED (1982) made and released around three years later. While keeping up with a healthy stage career (she appeared on Broadway in Hair before being cast in The Warriors), Van Valkenburgh also made frequent appearances on '80s and '90s staple shows like MacGyver, Quantum Leap, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Kelly later revealed that he based it on a neighbour who used to intimidate him. The Roadmasters. If you do play as them, be cautious, as you can get wrecked very easily, especially if you are getting hit by powerful moves or being grabbed as the members often become disoriented from these attacks. The Ninth Avenue Razors. Many of them belonged to fighting gangs numbered in the hundreds; they were veritable armies. Where is everybody? All the gang members are running in every direction. The scene was actually shot in Riverside Park, on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The Lizzies Director Walter Hill wanted Welles, but the studio refused to pay for it, so Hill did the narration himself. toggle menu. She was rushed to hospital at 3am for stitches and still has a scar. Their only appearance in the film is that they wait at Union Station when Rembrandt, Cochise and Vermin show up. And I said, 'Well, I did mine. This is a homage to one of the better known scenes in The Warriors. Michael Beck was discovered by Walter Hill when Hill was watching the movie Madman (1978), which Beck co-starred in with a then less-famous Sigourney Weaver. Sol Yurick wrote the original book as a rebuttal to the romanticized view of street gangs presented in West Side Story (1961) based on his experience as a New York City welfare department worker. The basketball star often quoted Cyrus' "Can you dig it?" Mercy is one of the few female faces in the main cast of The Warriors, meaning Deborah Van Valkenburgh has to work double time to put her stamp on a movie defined by aggressive machismo. There's a lot of unforgettable imagery in The Warriors, but nothing quite so memorable as the beautiful face of the DJ contrasted against a shocking red background. She has blonde hair. However, financing fell though and Gordon was able to get The Warriors funded by Paramount Pictures. Now lookit whatcha find here in the big city! The film originally sported the subtitle "Sometime in the Future". Vermin The travel route the Warriors gang must travel all through the night to get back home went from The Bronx through Manhattan and Brooklyn, and finally to Coney Island. It was here that he became familiar with children of welfare families, many of whom were "then called juvenile delinquents". The Moonrunners. The Lizzies are a fictional New York City gang in 1979. Who were the Lizzies in The Warriors movie? Alice first appears at the meeting in Desperate Dudes, next to Starr. Reportedly Shaquille O'Neal's favorite film. Fans from all over the world made the trek to Coney Island to celebrate all things The Warriors. : Walter Hill originally wanted a tough Puerto Rican girl to play Mercy. The night scenes of The Warriors talking about Cyrus and the big meeting at The Bronx were part of re-shoots after the original opening of the film was cut out. The Lizzies are the strongest and fastest female brawlers that can be used in the game. The Warriors, from Coney Island, are framed for the murder of Cyrus, the leader of The Riffs, whilst attending the conclave in The Bronx forcing them to fight their way back to Coney. The logo on the back of The Warriors vest appears during amusement ride The Revenge of the Mummy at Universal Studios - Orlando. The Lizzies are a fictional New York City gang in 1979. Yet the main difference with Mercy's situation here is that she doesn't quite seem to have a goalshe doesn't seem to care about protecting her neighborhood, she just wants "some action." This is a "collective hero" movie, in which the protagonist actually consists of nine people acting (more or less) as one. While Mercedes Ruehl's time on screen is minimal in The Warriors, she steals at least part of the show as an undercover cop on a park bench. They outnumber the cops five to one. The movie starts with the Warriors arriving in a huge Bronx park to attend a summit called by Cyrus, the intelligent and charismatic . Players follow Cleon as he forms the Warriors, recruiting familiar faces and facing a murderer's row of rival gangs from the film. as the Chief. The High Hats The High Rollers. The Lizzies are one of the hardest gangs to use in Rumble Mode, since they are slower than other characters, and are likely to be stunned or knocked down than other brawlers in the game. When brought together as a whole, the Warriors are able to . The Gramercy Riffs aka The Riffs. The film trucks were "protected" by a real gang called The Mongrels for $500 a day. The Saratogas. Makes several anti-gay slurs. Many people say that Debra Winger was one of them. Hill was very interested in the project but he felt that no studio would let them make the movie so the pair decided to make a western called "Last Gun" instead. Swan does, however, reappear at Coney Island to fight the final battle after the Riffs learn the truth about who shot Cyrus. The Sports. I'm not proud of this at all. Rembrandt In one take, Michael Beck (Swan) swings a bat into Deborah's face (in the scene where he throws it at the cop). [the three walk over to the Lizzies] The Lizzies led the three members of the Warriors back to their apartment, where they attempted to seduce the trio; Vermin and Cochise were easily seduced by members of the Lizzies. Music by K.. Bakunas. David Patrick Kelly also played a character named "Luther" in another Walter Hill movie 48 Hrs. The Judas Bunch. The iconic "Warriors, come out to play" scene was completely improvised by David Patrick Kelly after he felt the scripted scene wasn't working. The Phillies. They Lizzies never say their names. So the scene features real gang members as well as real (and unknown) cops. Now, the Warriors have to fight their way back to Coney Island while being hunted by all the other gangs of New York. Cochise also begins to make out with one of the Lizzies. This is a run-down of all confrontations that The Warriors have dealt with over their territory on Coney Island. The Knuckles. They appear as . She quickly reveals herself by slapping handcuffs on Ajax and hauling him off to jail. This clique won't back down from anything. Michael Beck accidentally broke three of a stuntman's ribs while filming the scuffle with the Furies. Tony Danza was offered the lead, but he chose to film the television series Taxi (1978) instead. One thousand miles from the sea. The element the two gangs had in common was the they were both from Coney Island. The gangs are told that there is a truce between all the different gangs in the city and that the leaders of each gang are invited to come unarmed to see and hear the one and only Cyrus. THE BOPPERS. This name is not used in the film, however it does appear in the credits. Regardless, all who donned the colors of the Warriors, the Gramercy Riffs, the Orphans, or any of the myriad of themed gangs were connected to something special and remain connected to this day, as fans still commemorate the fateful night The Warriors escaped to the safety of Coney Island. Def Squad sampled the line "Can you dig it?" The Warriors Ajax - James Remar . This too is a story of courage". Can you dig it?". Walter Hill uses this gimmick frequently; other movies he has made that work this way are Southern Comfort (1981) and The Long Riders (1980). The original opening of the film (which can be viewed on the Ulimate Edition DVD) was set in Coney Island during the daytime which Cleon's girlfriend says goodbye to Cleon and also features the rest of the gang being told by Cleon why they were chosen to go to the big meeting. Filming of the encounter/chase/and fight sequences with the Baseball Furies involved two sets of actors playing most of the Furies. She also appeared on the daytime soap opera All My Children. When Swan (Michael Beck) and Mercy (Deborah Van Valkenburgh) are in the subway with the rest of the members, there are 4 people coming from a prom. Although the Lizzies are slower than other fighters, they actually have above-average health, and their combos inflict a fairly high amount of damage. Director of photography Andrew Laszlo campaigned successfully to have a scene early in the film where there is a sudden rainstorm, because this allowed him to "wet down" the streets for the rest of the movie and produce lighting effects that wouldn't have been possible on dry surfaces (it also worked well with the film's limited budget). The Knockdowns. Company Credits Cyrus was originally cast using a real NYC gang leader. I think had I been a better director, I might have gotten through to him better. Michael Beck's next leading man role was the 1980 fantasy musical film Xanadu, in which he co-starred with Olivia Newton John. The Orphans are a fictional New York City gang in 1979. Kelly performed a monologue as a hippie who espoused peace and love, but was actually extremely passive-aggressive. The Baseball Furies were created due to Walter Hill's love of baseball and the glam rock band KISS. The Jupiters. Their last trip together was chronicled in a short film by Rolling Stone. The connection is quite obvious when New York Boppers are informed that The Warriors are "on Second Base". The Boyle Avenue Runners. The woman (Mercedes Ruehl) invites Ajax to join her and then begin to makeout. Vermin Beck's charm and perfect look for the late 70's and early 80's led to him being cast in the roller disco musical extravaganza Xanadu opposite Olivia Newton-John. Menu. The character Ajax was named after the Greek Warrior. Filming & Production He also wanted an initial subtitle which read "Sometime in the future" but Paramount thought it sounded too much like Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977). The Punks are a well-respected gang, whose turf was the Bowery in Manhattan. The Fastballs. So I took him out of the movie and did a quick rewrite and gave a lot of his material to the Michael Beck character. Using their developed gifts that they honed over the years to their advantage, they can easily sneak their way past any crew's defense. The Romans. That is false information. The crew once got urinated upon from a tower block due to the noise they were creating in the night. Although Beck never openly expressed regret for accepting Xanadu, he is quoted saying "The Warriors opened a lot of doors for me in film, which Xanadu then closed." The Baseball Furies were all around 30 or older and from Stunts Unlimited. What The Cast Of The Warriors Looks Like Today. The Magicians. The Big Trains. The Nightriders. 10. Tony Danza was Walter Hill's first choice to play Vermin. In the short, Michal Beck (Swan), Dorsey Wright (Cleon), David Harris (Cochise), Terry Michos (Vermin), and Thomas G. Waites (Fox) are shown climbing the steps of a New York train station and hopping a ride towards Coney Island to attend the fan celebration. Walter Hill auditioned him for the role in early 1978 and asked Sheehan if he could roller skate to which he replied that he could. He is the one who gets thrown into a toilet stall upside down. The Terriers. Time's what we got plenty of! The cast felt like they were a gang before filming started. Hill took the rename to keep the . From there, Ruehl appeared in Married to the Mob and starred in Lost in Yonkers with Richard Dreyfuss. One of the "Baseball Furies" was late martial-artist/actor Steve James. While actor John Snyder only makes a relatively brief appearance in The Warriors as a New York City gas station attendant, he's gone on to have an incredibly interesting and unique career in Hollywood after almost playing a completely different role in the movie altogether. The Warriors is a cult classic, draped in style and a very specific brand of machismo. The Lizzies seem to be inspired by two gangs from the novel, the Spahies and the Intervale Avenue Lesbos. Van Valkenburgh makes it look easy, giving an inner light to a character that could have so easily been exploitation movie eye candy. Hiya? The Lizzies won the battle, and their victory was later reported by the D.J. The E Street Blazers / The E Street Shufflers. Summaries. Lizzie Leader Producers disagreed. These chicks need to hire a dry-waller.and a hairdresser! The Female Villains Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The Destroyers. There is a rumor that one of the gang members is played by a young Samuel L. Jackson. According to the movie's source script, the full name of "The Warriors" gang was actually "The Coney Island Warriors". Paul Greco's character, the Orphan leader, isn't given a name in the film, and other media frequently refer to the character simply as "Orphan" or "Orphan Leader." The Lizzies are a group of female gang members from New York in the 1979 movie The Warriors. When Cyrus was killed at the meeting, the blame was placed on The Warriors, and a search for The Warriors began. 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