The Wanderers(1979)
“It was The Wanderers against the world ... and the world never had a chance!”
Overview
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.’
Director
Philip Kaufman
Studio
Orion Pictures
Revenue
$23M
Cast
Ken Wahl
as Richie
John Friedrich
as Joey
Karen Allen
as Nina
Toni Kalem
as Despie Galasso
Alan Rosenberg
as Turkey
Jim Youngs
as Buddy
Tony Ganios
as Perry
Linda Manz
as Peewee
William Andrews
as Emilio
Erland van Lidth
as Terror
Val Avery
as Mr. Sharp
Dolph Sweet
as Chubby Galasso
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
1h 57m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Film Finance Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wanderers?▼
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What is The Wanderers about?▼
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.’
Who directed The Wanderers?▼
The Wanderers was directed by Philip Kaufman and released in 1979. It is a drama film.
How long is The Wanderers?▼
The Wanderers has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
Who stars in The Wanderers?▼
The cast of The Wanderers includes Ken Wahl as Richie, John Friedrich as Joey, Karen Allen as Nina, Toni Kalem as Despie Galasso, Alan Rosenberg as Turkey and more.
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