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Warriors (The) (1979)
These are the Armies of the Night. They are 100,000 strong. They outnumber the cops five to one. They could run New York City. Tonight they're all out to get the Warriors.Director: Walter Hill
Year of Copyright: 1979
Year of Production: 1978
OVERALL: Draw-
OVERALL: Draw
Director's Cut:
The US, UK, and Australian releases for the most extras.
Theatrical Cut:
The German 84 Entertainment release for the extras.
GENERAL NOTES:
Two versions of this film exist:
- the original 1979 theatrical version (~93 minutes);
- the 2005 director's cut which adds an opening narration comparing the story to a tale of Ancient Greek warriors surrounded on all sides by enemies trying to get to safety. This is accompanied by drawn comic book panels which are also used in the film proper as scene transitions (~94 minutes).
"Theatrical vs Director's Cut" comparison can be found at Movie-Censorship.com. -
CUTS:
- R1 America- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (93:02 NTSC).
- R1 Ultimate Director's Cut America- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - "Director's Cut". Additions are mainly the comic book transitions and new opening sequence (narrated prologue) (93:56 NTSC).
- R2 France- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (89:22 PAL).
- R2 Germany- 84 Entertainment - No cuts - Theatrical cut (89:06 PAL).
- R2 Germany- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (89:22 PAL).
- R2 Italy- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (89:22 PAL).
- R2 Scandinavia- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (89:22 PAL).
- R2 Spain- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (89:22 PAL).
- R2 United Kingdom- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (89:22 PAL).
- R2 Ultimate Director's Cut United Kingdom- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - "Director's Cut". Additions are mainly the comic book transitions and new opening sequence (narrated prologue) (90:11 PAL).
- R4 Australia- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts - The song "No Where To Run" which was substituted for home video release has been restored (89:22 PAL).
- R4 Ultimate Director's Cut Australia- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts. "Director's Cut". Additions are mainly the comic book transitions and new opening sequence (narrated prologue) (90:11 PAL).
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Comparison added by Adrian_Busby on 25/08/01
Comparison last updated by Eric_Cotenas on 25/11/23UPDATE LOG:
14/02/16 - ASINs added. Subtitles & Audio options placed in order. RTs of Original/D.C added to R2/4 releases (Movie & trailer). Info on music replacement for video added. R2 Italy & Spain added. RTs added to R1 Original/D.C (Movie).
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30/10/18: Added Germany DC.
20/11/18: Updated Germany as Theatrical.
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