30 Coolest Movies Of All-Time

12. The Warriors (1979)

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Paramount Pictures

What It Is: In gang-infested '70s New York, The Warriors find themselves on the run in Walter Hill's irresistible cult classic.

Why It's Cool: Spurred on by its awesome soundtrack, this is a crazy thrill ride that never lets up; it practically oozes cool.

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Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.