The Wanderers

The Wanderers
The Wanderers
Genres: Drama
Rating: 7
Language: en
Year:1979
Country:US
Runtime: 1h 57min
Cast: Wayne Knight, Karen Allen
Tags: 1960s, adolescence, american football, coming of age, new york city, rock 'n' roll, street gang

Where to watch:

Kino Film Collection (Kino Film Collection)

Description:

In the bustling streets of the Bronx during the 1960s, a world of vibrant youth gang culture thrives, where adolescence is played out in equal measures of joy and pain. Director Philip Kaufman adapts Richard Price's novel to bring us 'The Wanderers,' a cinematic exploration of the Italian-American gang that once ruled these streets. This coming-of-age film delves into the complex dynamics within this close-knit group, capturing their triumphant moments and the inevitable challenges they face as they navigate adolescence in an often hostile environment. 'The Wanderers' offers a poignant look at a bygone era, blending together gritty realism with elements of comedy to deliver a captivating tale that speaks to the universal experiences of growing up amidst adversity.

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