The Bronx is where The Wanderers story lives — the streets, the neighborhoods, the gangs and the characters of old-school New York.

Explore The Wanderers (1979), its memorable characters and gangs, filming locations, rare trivia and stories connected to the Bronx and New York City in the early 1960s.

From Fordham Road and Bronx street culture to the memories that have kept this cult movie alive for generations of fans.

The Wanderers – Characters, Gangs & Memories

The Wanderers brought together unforgettable characters like Richie, Joey, Perry, Buddy and Turkey, surrounded by the rival gangs and street culture of the Bronx.

From the Fordham Baldies and the Ducky Boys to the Del Bombers and the Wongs, the movie created a colorful picture of New York gang life in 1963.

Here we remember the characters, the gangs, the stories and the moments that made The Wanderers a cult movie that fans still talk about today.

The Music of The Wanderers

The music of The Wanderers is just as unforgettable as the characters and the streets of the Bronx.

From Dion and classic rock ’n’ roll to the songs that gave the movie its unmistakable sound — discover the music behind the memories.

The Bronx- Filming Locations

The Wanderers is closely connected to the streets and neighborhoods of New York City and the Bronx.

Explore filming locations, street corners and places connected to the movie, along with stories about how these neighborhoods looked and felt during the era that inspired The Wanderers.

From Fordham Road to the wider Bronx, these locations are part of the history and atmosphere that continue to fascinate fans of the movie today.

The Wanderers – Cult Movie Legacy & Fan Community

More than four decades after its release in 1979, The Wanderers continues to bring fans together around the world.

The movie lives on through its characters, music, unforgettable scenes, Bronx atmosphere and the memories of people who discovered it years ago — or are discovering it for the first time today.

The Wanderers Reunion is a place to share those memories, rare trivia, personal stories and the passion that keeps this cult movie alive.

Once a Wanderer, always a Wanderer.

THE WANDERERS REUNION SHOP

Old-school gear inspired by The Wanderers, The Warriors, Bronx & NYC culture, the Camino de Santiago and unforgettable journeys.

Discover T-shirts, beanies, mugs, caps, bags and more — created for cult movie fans, pilgrims, travelers and everyone who likes to carry a piece of the memories with them.

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Turkey asks the Fordham Baldies for a little help — and gets quite an introduction.

Some goodbyes say everything.

“Once a Wanderer, always a Wanderer.”

The Baldies are ready for their next adventure.

But Peewee doesn’t look quite so convinced...

The people have spoken... and Number 4 was the clear favorite. 😎

See what everyone was talking about.

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