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The Wanderers

The Wanderers

It was The Wanderers against the world ... and the world never had a chance!

The streets of the Bronx are owned by '60s youth gangs where the joy and pain of adolescence is lived. Philip Kaufman tells his take on the novel by Richard Price about the history of the Italian-American gang ‘The Wanderers.’

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Wanderers
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1979-07-13
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 6.975/10 (202 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $23,000,000
  • Production Companies: Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Film Finance Group
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.4922
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Ken Wahl

Ken Wahl

as Richie

John Friedrich

John Friedrich

as Joey

Karen Allen

Karen Allen

as Nina

Toni Kalem

Toni Kalem

as Despie Galasso

Alan Rosenberg

Alan Rosenberg

as Turkey

Jim Youngs

Jim Youngs

as Buddy

Tony Ganios

Tony Ganios

as Perry

Linda Manz

Linda Manz

as Peewee

William Andrews

William Andrews

as Emilio

Erland van Lidth

Erland van Lidth

as Terror

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Trailers & Clips

The Wanderers ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer #2

The Wanderers ≣ 1979 ≣ Trailer #1

The Wanderers HD Trailer (1979)

External Links

Keywords

new york cityadolescencerock 'n' rollstreet gangamerican footballcoming of age1960s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wanderers?

The Wanderers is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1979-07-13.

Who are the main actors in The Wanderers?

The main cast includes Ken Wahl, John Friedrich, Karen Allen, Toni Kalem, Alan Rosenberg, .

Where can I watch The Wanderers online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Wanderers is available.

Is The Wanderers based on a true story?

It was The Wanderers against the world ... and the world never had a chance!

What is the IMDb rating of The Wanderers?

The Wanderers has an IMDb rating of 6.975/10 based on 202 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Wanderers?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $23,000,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Wanderers?

The soundtrack was composed by Orion Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Film Finance Group. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Wanderers filmed?

The Wanderers was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Wanderers?

The total runtime of The Wanderers is 117 minutes.

Is The Wanderers suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Wanderers?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Wanderers.

Does The Wanderers have a post-credit scene?

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