One of the first massive hit rock n roll soundtracks that helped propel the corresponding film to greater success thanks to the music included here. Includes tracks from ace soundtrack composer Barry DeVorzon (Nadia's Theme aka Theme To The Young & The Restless), Genya Ravan, legendary songwriter Desmond Child (sans Rouge), former James Gang guitarist and future Eagle Joe Walsh, future James Taylor backup singer Arnold McCuller and more.
1. Theme from "The Warriors"
2. Nowhere to Run
3. In Havana
4. Echoes in My Mind
5. Fight
6. In the City
7. Love is a Fire
8. Baseball Furies Chase
9. You're Movin' too Slow
10. Last of an Ancient Breed
This tough, brutal action film has become somewhat of a cult favorite due to its timely subject-matter (inner city gangs) and its notorious reputation. The action begins when the representatives from all the New York City street gangs attempt to unite their numbers into one powerful group, and the resultant shooting is wrongly pinned on a gang known as the Warriors. The Warriors, stranded outside of their "turf" and facing the violent revenge of the rival gangs, must struggle to survive their flight through enemy territory to return "home." The film is extremely violent and is notorious for having instigated a number of gang-related incidents in theaters where it was shown. It remains, however, a lightning-paced action movie with good special effects. The photography by Andrew Laszlo is particularly noteworthy.