The Warriors (1979) — Screenplay
Falsely accused of killing a gang leader, the Warriors must fight their way across New York City to reach home safely.
- Written by
- David Shaber, Walter Hill
- Genre
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Length
- 135 pages
Study how Shaber and Hill weave relentless suspense through escalating encounters, each one revealing a distinct gang subculture. The film's economy of dialogue and propulsive pacing make it a masterclass in tension and world-building, while its antiheroic ensemble charts a tight character arc under extreme pressure.
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