The movie begins with Cyrus, the president of the largest gang in New York, inviting nine unarmed delegates from each of over 100 gangs to come to a meeting in the Bronx. The Warriors, from Coney Island, are one such group invited and they make the trip. At the meeting, Cyrus tells all the gangs that if they work together and call a truce, New York could be theirs, as they outnumber the police. However, one group doesn't agree and they shoot him, blaming his death on the Warriors. The police, already staked out in the area, come running when they hear the shot and the gangs scatter. The Warriors, outnumbered, weaponless, and wrongly accused of killing Cyrus, must find a way to get back to Coney Island in one piece while avoiding the other gangs and the police.

Warriors, a film as old as myself, came highly recommended from a coworker and I decided to check it out. Its definitely feels a bit dated, but its an enjoyable film. At a little over an hour and a half, the movie never drags or feels slow; in fact, the action starts almost immediately. The characters could have used a bit more development, though.

Picture:
The Warriors is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen. For a film 21 years old, I expected the print to be lacking, but I was completely impressed with the work Paramount did. While it's not perfect, it's very close. Colors are vibrant and flesh tones are accurate. The blacks, especially important in this movie, are rich and solid. There is some slight grain and a few marks visible, but neither are too distracting.

Sound:
The Warriors is presented in its original Dolby Mono 1.0 track in both English and French. Dialogue is crisp and clean throughout the film with very little distortion that I could detect. The score, which suits the film very well, sounds a bit too limited in 1.0, but really, the 1.0 track is quite serviceable and gets the job done.

Extras:
The only extras included on the DVD are the film's trailer in widescreen and English subtitles.

Summary:
Fans of the film will certainly be impressed with the terrific transfer Paramount has provided, though the lack of extras and the rather steep asking price of $30 may deter some. Recommended for fans of either the film or the genre, though definitely shop around for a lower price.