The Warriors (1979) 4k UltraHD Review

Walter Hill is an amazing writer and director. He has been directing films since the 1970s. And at the time of this writing at the age of 84 he is still directing films. He is probably best known for his films 48 Hrs. and Another 48 Hrs.

But near the beginning of his career, he directed the bare-knuckle boxing movie Hard Times and the crime thriller The Driver. After the success of those two films, he delivered to the world an action film that was ahead of its time with 1979s The Warriors.

The Warriors over the years have become a cult classic, and Arrow Video the physical media king of cult films are now giving The Warriors a Deluxe 4K UltraHD release.

In New York the gangs outnumber the cops by 5-1. Together, they could rule the city. Gang-leader Cyrus has a dream to do just that and calls a summit. The gangs of New York gather in their thousands, Cyrus takes the stage. From somewhere in the crowd a shot rings out and Cyrus falls down dead. In the chaos that follows, a small gang from Coney Island – the Warriors – are blamed. Now everyone is out to get them. On foot, in enemy territory, can they make it through the night to get back across the city to the safety of home turf?

The Warriors is a raw, gritty and real look at gangs and gang violence. The film is at time a pulse pounding action film, it is a product of a different time. Now there is a lot of violence and profanity. But there is some wording in this film that in this generation some viewers will find extremely offensive, so viewer discretion is advised.

The film is presented in 20160p 4K UltraHD with the film's aspect ratio is 1.85:1. For the audio there are two options, the original uncompressed mono, plus stereo 2.0 and Dolby Atmos audio options. Finally, there is the option for English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.

Arrow Video supervised by a new 4K remaster of both the Theatrical Cut and the 2005 Alternate Version and was approved by director Walter Hill. This new 4K remaster is sourced from the original camera negative.

This new 4K remaster is really something special. The colors are bright and vibrant. The picture quality is simply stunning. The Warriors look and sound crisp and clear. If you love this film or if you want to experience it for the first time, this is the prefect way to do it!

Now Arrow Video's release of The Warriors not only includes the Theatrical and Alternate versions of the film. Arrow Video loaded this set up with tons of bonus features bound to entertain. Take a look at what is included in this 2 Disc set.

DISC 1: THEATRICAL CUT (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)

* New commentary by film critic Walter Chaw, author of A Walter Hill Film
* War Stories, a new interview with director Walter Hill
* New roundtable discussion in which filmmakers Josh Olson (A History of Violence), Lexi Alexander (Green Street), and Robert D. Kryzkowski (The Man Who Killed Hitler and then Bigfoot) discuss their love of The Warriors and the work of Walter Hill
* Battling Boundaries, new interview with editor Billy Weber
* Gang Style, new interview with costume designer Bobbie Mannix
* Armies of the Night, new exclusive look at costume designs and photographs from the archive of designer Bobbie Mannix
* Sound of the Streets, new appreciation of composer Barry De Vorzon and the music of The Warriors by film historian Neil Brand
* Isolated score option
* Come Out to Play, new look at the iconic locations of the Warriors’ Coney Island home turf
* The Beginning, archive extra looking back on how The Warriors came to be
* Battleground, archive extra in which director Walter Hill and assistant director David O. Sosna look back at the difficulties of shooting on location in New York City
* The Way Home, archive extra on the look of film with director of photography Andrew Laszlo
* The Phenomenon, archive extra
* Theatrical trailer
* Image gallery

DISC 2: 2005 ALTERNATE VERSION (4K ULTRA HD BLU-RAY)
* Archive introduction by director Walter Hill

In addition to these on Disc bonuses. There is some ultra cool physical bonuses included in this box set. Take a look at these amazing additons.

* 100-page collector’s book containing new writing by film critic Dennis Cozzalio plus select archival material
* Limited Edition packaging with reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
* Double-sided fold-out poster with original and newly commissioned artwork by Laurie Greasley
* 6 postcard-sized artcards
* Gang logo stickers

Arrow Video with each new release makes a Blu-ray or 4K that is an absolute must own release. When you look at the amount of bonus features included here, commentaries, round table discussions, featurettes, interviews and so much more. This is one amazing release! Can You Dig It?!

If you love 70s action films The Warriors is one 4K UltraHD (or Blu-ray as it is available on that format as well!) your collection needs. Head over to Amazon and order your copy today. There is so much material included here you will be entertained for days and years to come!