4/11/2023 0 Comments The wandererTheir relationship with The Wanderers is funny as hell too. ![]() Their motto is "Don't Fuck with the Wongs". They all appear to be quite stealthy as during a meeting in an open field they appear to vanish as the Wanderers momentarily turn their heads. They wear black hoodies with a hanzi (Chinese character) on the back. There are 27 members, and every single one of them knows jujutsu. The Wongs: As their name suggests, they are all Chinese, and have the last name "Wong". Both sides deliver a very comical, genius moment and it doesn't end there. That whole classroom scene is fu*king hilarious. You'll be laughing your ass off with them too. It seemed like they were having more fun than actually getting angry. Even their confrontation in the classroom at the beginning of the film, when they were battling each other verbally. But it's not so much a deadly threat for they both have an understanding, with safe, specific rules (most importantly, no weapons). The Del Bombers and The Wanderers are always at each others throats. They wear purple and gold hoodies with "DB" written in Old English lettering on the back. They have 23 members, and are prejudiced against Italians. Richie is also best friends with Joey.ĭel Bombers: They are the toughest all-black gang in the Bronx. Their leader, Richie, is dating Despie Galasso, the daughter of an infamous mobster, so The Wanderers have connections. They wear bright yellow/brown jackets and blue jeans. The Wanderers: An all-Italian gang comprising 27 members. The students occupy their school days making fun of other races, calling each other names, spitting out racial slurs.Įvery different nationality has it's own gang. Perry also enrolls in their high school, in which race is an issue. After beating the Baldies to a pulp, The Wanderers take Perry under their wing and show him the ropes (this group needs a strong muscle). They get cornered by the Baldies from all sides, but just before there is any bloodshed we hear the heroic, deep voice speak the words, "Leave.the kid.alone." There stands Perry - a big and strong Italian boy, new to the neighborhood. The Wanderers are fast, but not that fast. It's an ignorant state of mind Turkey's in, and like many teenagers, he craves acceptance, but is confused on exactly where it is he fits in.Īs both stand there arguing, right across from the Baldies, Joey (always the loudmouth) provokes the girlfriend of "Terror" (who is the leader of the Baldies), consequently causing a beef in which a chase ensues through the alleyways of Fordham Rd. He feels the Fordham Baldies can provide a better future for him - as quoted by Turkey when confronted by his friend Joey, "I'm thinking about the future Joey". Turkey shaves his head, wears the jacket - the whole nine. Things get even worse for the gang when their friend Turkey has a midlife crisis and decides he's better off with the Baldies. The Wanderers (who are mostly shit-talkers) fear them and are constantly looking over their shoulders. The Wanderers have other rivals too, such as the "Fordham Baldies" (which is based on an actual gang from Fordham Rd, and in reality, weren't actually bald). They become the biggest threat to the Wanderers, as well as other street gangs. Kind of creepy, with their zombie-like ways. And their pale as shit too! Even their turf looks like something out of a horror film. They'll go for the kill without even thinking twice. There are, however, a few gangs who are not as peaceful and can be very, very dangerous (mostly the "Ducky Boys" - who are notorious for using weapons in battle). They're all stand up guys, not the kind of thugs who rob and kill.they all go to the same high school, they're respectful to the ladies (or atleast try very hard to be), and most importantly they understand the significance of true friendship and loyalty - and whatever they haven't leanred yet, they will along the way. It's about gangs (not "gangsters" - but street punks), and focuses particularly on "The Wanderers", an Italian gang with a reputation to uphold. My father was even a student to one of the (real)teachers in this movie. ![]() This film is about my neighborhood (The Bronx, NYC) in 1963. A hidden classic that everyone should see.
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