The Wanderers is a 1979 film based on the novel by Richard Price. This drama tells the story of several youths growing up together amid the various gangs of 1963 New York City. It starred Ken Wahl, featured Karen Allen and was directed by Philip Kaufman. This page refers to the year 1979. ... Richard Price (born 1949) is an American novelist and screenwriter. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into theatre. ... A gang is a group of individuals who share a common identity and, in current usage, engage in illegal activities. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Flag Seal Nickname: Big Apple Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,214. ... Ken Wahl, an American film and television actor, was born on October 31, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. ... Karen Allen in Raiders of the Lost Ark Karen Jane Allen (born October 5, 1951 in Carrollton, Illinois) is an American actress most famous for her roles in the films National Lampoons Animal House (1978), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and Starman (1984). ... Philip Kaufman (born October 23, 1936) is a film director and screenwriter from Chicago, Illinois. ...

The film centres around the members of a North Bronx youth gang and their fights with other gangs. However, the movie has gained popularity and cult status over the years because of its sensitive depiction of teenagers coming of age. A gang is a group of individuals who share a common identity and, in current usage, engage in illegal activities. ...

The gangs named in the movie, though fictionalized, are based on real gangs encountered by Price in his childhood. Real names of actual Bronx gangs of the era -- Fordham Baldies, Ducky Boys -- are used.

Gangs

• The Wanderers: An all-Italian gang comprising of 24 members. They wear bright yellow/brown jackets and blue jeans. Their leader, Richie, is dating Despie Galasso, the daughter of an infamous mobster, so The Wanderers have connections.

• The Fordham Baldies: As their name suggests, they are all bald. There are only 15 of them, however, each member is a serious brawler and could hold his own in a fight. Their leader is Terror, a 6'8", 400-pound monster of a man. They wear leather jackets with a skull on the back and "FB" (Fordham Baldies) on the arm.

• The Del Bombers: They are the toughest all-black gang in the Bronx. They have 23 members, and are prejudiced against Italians- probably because the Italians are so racist. They wear purple and gold jackets with "DB" written in Old English lettering on the back. Their leader is Clinton Stitch.

• The Ducky Boys: They are an all-Irish gang. They have several distinctive things about them: none of them wear gang "colors"-they all dress normally. They are all extremely short- 5'3" and under. They are also the largest gang of the Bronx, with 280 members. They have a twisted take on Christianity- it is alright to kill and beat up people, as long as they attend mass and confession. They are the only gang willing to kill people.

• The Wongs: As their name suggests, they are all Chinese, and have the last name "Wong". There are 27 members, and every single one of them knows kung fu. Their leader is Teddy Wong. They wear leather jackets with a nihongo letter on the back. They help the Wanderers and Del Bombers fight the Ducky Boys during a gang rumble.

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Cast

• Ken Wahl-Richie
• John Friedrich-Joey
• Karen Allen-Nina
• Toni Kalem-Despie Galasso
• Alan Rosenburg-Turkey
• Jim Youngs-Buddy
• Tony Ganios-Perry
• Linda Manz-Peewee
• William Andrews-Emilio
• Erland van Lidth-Terror
• Val Avery-Mr. Sharp
• Dolph Sweet-Chubby Galasso
• Michael Wright-Clinton
• Burtt Harris-Marine Recruiter
• Samm-Art Williams-Roger
• Dion Albanese-Teddy Wong
• Olympia Dukasis-Joey's Mom
• George Merolle-Peppy Dio
• Terri Perri-Terri Perri
• John Califano-Bowling Bankroller
• Richard Price-Bowling Bankroller
• Linda Artuso-Buddy's Woman
• Alan Braunstein-Ducky Boy Leader
• Konrad Sheehan-Ducky Boy 2nd-In-Command
• Harry Benjamin-Pharoah Leader
• Farrel R. Tannenbaum-Ray Leader
• Anthony Tirico-Executioner Leader

Ken Wahl, an American film and television actor, was born on October 31, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. ... Karen Allen in Raiders of the Lost Ark Karen Jane Allen (born October 5, 1951 in Carrollton, Illinois) is an American actress most famous for her roles in the films National Lampoons Animal House (1978), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and Starman (1984). ... Toni Kalem (Born 1956 in New Jersey) is an American film, television actress, screenwriter and director. ... Tony Ganios (b. ... Dolph Sweet (July 18, 1920 - May 8, 1985) was an American actor. ... Michael Wright (b. ... Richard Price (born 1949) is an American novelist and screenwriter. ...

External links

• The Wanderers at the Internet Movie Database
• Karen Allen: An ACME Page
• Lantern-Media: Tribute to the Wanderers
• Lantern-Media: Real Ducky Boys Bio
• Lantern-Media: Real Fordham Baldies Bio

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