The Warriors (1979) stars Michael Beck as Swan, James Remar as Ajax, and Dorsey Wright as Cleon, following a Coney Island gang hunted across New York.
Main cast
- SwanMichael BeckMain
- AjaxJames RemarMain
- CleonDorsey WrightMain
- CochiseDavid HarrisMain
- RembrandtMarcelino SánchezMain
- SnowBrian TylerMain
- CowboyTom McKitterickMain
- FoxThomas G. WaitesMain
Supporting cast
- LutherDavid Patrick KellySupp
- MercyDeborah Van ValkenburghSupp
- CyrusRoger HillSupp
- Sulley (Turnbull AC)Sonny LandhamSupp
Guest & voice
- Pony (Boppers)Gerald E. MitchellGuest
- D.J. (Radio Disc Jockey)Lynne ThigpenGuest
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About this cast
Walter Hill’s 1979 cult classic ‘The Warriors’ follows a Coney Island gang framed for a murder, as they fight their way home through hostile turf. The film’s cast features Michael Beck in the lead role of Swan, with James Remar as Ajax and Dorsey Wright as Cleon, supported by a range of character actors playing rival gang members.
FAQs
Who plays Swan in The Warriors?
Michael Beck plays Swan, the lead character and de facto leader of the Warriors after Cleon is murdered.
Who plays Ajax in The Warriors?
James Remar plays Ajax, the aggressive and confrontational member of the Warriors.
Who plays Luther in The Warriors?
David Patrick Kelly plays Luther, the leader of the Rogues who frames the Warriors for Cyrus’s murder.
Is ‘The Warriors’ a TV series or a film?
‘The Warriors’ is a 1979 film directed by Walter Hill. There was no TV series, though the film has a strong cult following and inspired video games.
What gangs appear in The Warriors cast?
The cast includes members of nine rival gangs: The Warriors (Coney Island), The Rogues, The Baseball Furies, The Orphans, The Turnbull ACs, The Boppers, The Electric Eliminators, The Lizzies, and The Punks, among others, each with distinct costumes and performances by various actors.
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