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The Wanderers [DVD] [1979]

DVD ~ Ken Wahl
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ken Wahl, Karen Allen, John Friedrich, Toni Kalem, Alan Rosenberg
  • Directors: Philip Kaufman
  • Writers: Philip Kaufman, Richard Price, Rose Kaufman
  • Producers: Fred C. Caruso, John W. Hyde, Martin Ransohoff, Richard R. St. Johns
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Universal Pictures Video
  • DVD Release Date: 26 Jul 2004
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZO3
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 2,200 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The high school scene of the Bronx in 1963 is ruled by rival gangs. The Wanderers are the Italians-only gang, ruled by a group of streetwise, fast-talkin' boys looking for good times and pretty girls in the streets of their tight-knit neighborhood. This charming vignette of 1960s Bronx life, set to the bopping music of the era, follows the lives of boyhood friends and fellow Wanderers Richie (Ken Wahl), Joey (John Friedrich), Turkey (Alan Rosenberg), and newcomer Perry (Tony Ganios) as they fight their local competition, the Baldies, a group of menacing bald-headed toughies, and struggle to make it to a big football rumble with the slick Del Bombers, the local rival black gang. Along the way, Richie is forced to face the repercussions of a romance with a local Mafia daughter (Toni Kalem) while Perry and Joey realize the truth about their hard-living parents (including Olympia Dukakis as Joey's mother). All the while the boys carouse and party at their neighborhood hangouts, living life on the edge while struggling to avoid the other gangs. THE WANDERERS, directed by Philip Kaufman (who later went on to direct THE RIGHT STUFF and THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING), is a simultaneously nostalgic and bittersweet vision of street life in 1960s New York, exploring the hardships of growing up on the streets and protecting gang members at any cost while facing the future and losing childhood innocence. The soundtrack features classic tunes by Dion, the Shirelles, the Four Seasons, the Angels, and others.

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wanderers Forever, 24 Dec 2003
By derek wilson (alexandria, dunbartonshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Wanderers [VHS] [1979] (VHS Tape)
Based on the Richard Price book of self contained vignettes of his own youth in the Bronx, the film is a series of set pieces of killer dialogue, (just too many quotable lines), ensemble acting and truly disturbing violence. Although the plot doesn't hang together perfectly and we are asked to suspend belief in a couple of the fight scenes (especially Perry's introduction and the amazing materialising Ducky Boys at the football game), you just have to forgive this film for its faults.
There is so much to enjoy from the bravado of youth that is Turkey, to the pantomime that is Terror. The soundtrack that kicks in with "Walk Like a Man" is so apt, and gets better and funnier.
It is a feel good movie in that although there are bad people out there, and this film doesn't shirk from showing them, the overwhelming message is that if you stick with your friends you won't go far wrong.
Absolutely essential post pub viewing , cos, hey, I ain't no hard guy.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wanderers forever!, 11 Sep 2004
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This review is from: The Wanderers [DVD] [1979] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC] (DVD)
A real taste of the sixties...well the end of the fifties...the beginning of a new age. There is so much life in this film, and Bronx characters that stay with you for a long time. Teenage gangs, Italian businessmen calling the shots...and who's gonna forget the Forham Baldies? Great clothes...superb dialogue and a superb soundtrack...who could ask for more...I've always loved this film...and it doesn't lose it over time...this came out about the same time as the Warriors...but there's much more to it...Great great great film!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best films i have ever seen., 26 Aug 2003
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This review is from: The Wanderers [VHS] [1979] (VHS Tape)
This film is superb, it's the type of movie that you can watch over and over again.
Based in 1963 the film is about a teenage gang called The Wanderers, it's a film about friendship, love, betrayal. It's a Movie that once you've finished watching it, you will have to rewind it and watch it all over again.

I recommend this film to anyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars cool xx
i bought this dvd for a friend at work , her husband was over the moon with it , it plays fine xx
Published 3 months ago by A. Bevins

5.0 out of 5 stars FAB!!
I have to say i was a bit specticle about this film when i got it as a christmas prezzy last year...however i am now addicted to...it is absolutely FAB! Read more
Published 6 months ago by S. Ramsaran

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute classic
In my humble opinion this movie has everything. Superb music, some great comedy moments and a brilliant ending. It is most certainly in my top 3 films of all time. Read more
Published 15 months ago by para1965

5.0 out of 5 stars Dont f*ck with the baldies.....
Yeh too many quotables from this movie...' I said leave the kid alone...' haha..very good movie ..would love to watch it again
Published 20 months ago by D. Blackhall

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the best
THE WANDERERS one of the best films ever made.
this film shows the hatred between new york gangs. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2005 by Mrs. P. J. Packham

1.0 out of 5 stars The wanderers
i was expecting something such as the warriors sort of film an i was sadly greated with a gang straight out of grease
there are a few fights but nothing special
overall... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2004 by ass_kiss

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME
This has to be one of the greatest movies ever to have graced our screens. It portrays life in The Bronx , NY, in 1963.. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2002 by ANDY (aramage1@supanet.com)

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film a definate must see!
This film is set in the 60's and follows four friends who are in a highschool gang called the Wanderers. Read more
Published on 17 April 2000

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