The Warriors (1979) with special guest Baseball Fury Rob Ryder

Book Vs. Movie: The Warriors
Special Interview With Screenwriter & Author Rob Ryder
Plus, a Replay of our 2020 ep!

The Margos revisit a special episode dedicated to the cult classic film *The Warriors*, based on Sol Yurick's book. Directed by Walter Hill and released in 1979, the movie was a hit but faced backlash due to real-life gang violence, leading studios to halt its promotion. It became a staple of 1980s television and is now considered a modern classic for its comic book sensibility in depicting urban decay. Yurick wrote the original story in 1965, inspired by his experiences with teenagers while working for New York City's welfare department after college. 

This episode includes an interview with screenwriter and author Rob Ryder, who contributed to the film and wrote *Purple Fury: Rumbling With the Warriors*. So, which did we prefer—the book or the movie? Click on the link below to find out!

In this ep the Margos discuss:

• The life story of Sol Yurick
• New York City in the 1960s and 1970s
• Trivia about the shooting of the film
• The cast which includes: Michael Beck (Swan,) James Remar (Ajax,) Dorsey Wright (Cleon,) Brian Tyler (Snow,) David Harris (Cochise,) Tom McKitterick (Cowboy,) Marcelino Sanchez (Rembrandt,) Terry Michos (Vermin,) Deborah Van Valkenburgh (Mercy,) Roger Hill (Cyrus,) David Patrick Kelly (Luther,) Lynne Thigpen (D.J.,) and Mercedes Ruehl (policewoman.)

Clips Featured:

• The Warriors  trailer
• “Warriors, come out to play!” (David Patrick Kelly)
• Luther “Can you dig it?” (Roger Hill)
• The D.J. warns The Warriors (Lynne Thigpen)
• Outro music: Composer Barry DeVorzon

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