On this day August 26 1983, Young Warriors premiered in theaters as a gritty vigilante drama that followed a group of college students who form a gang to fight street crime after a brutal family tragedy. What begins as grief turns into a dangerous spiral of vengeance as the group becomes increasingly violent in their pursuit of justice.
The film stood out for its raw take on youth anger and the breakdown of law and order, with supporting performances from Ernest Borgnine and Richard Roundtree adding weight to the low budget production. While not a box office success, it found a second life on VHS among fans of underground 80s action and exploitation cinema.
80s insight: Vigilante films surged in popularity during the decade as audiences responded to growing concerns about crime and a desire for personal justice.
The film stood out for its raw take on youth anger and the breakdown of law and order, with supporting performances from Ernest Borgnine and Richard Roundtree adding weight to the low budget production. While not a box office success, it found a second life on VHS among fans of underground 80s action and exploitation cinema.
80s insight: Vigilante films surged in popularity during the decade as audiences responded to growing concerns about crime and a desire for personal justice.
