Street Warriors

The story of a young boy caught up in a world of crime and bloodshed... and unable to escape!

6.619771h 43mReleased

Action

Drama

Crime

Overview

Based on the juvenile delinquency of the 1970s and 80s in Spain. Set in Barrio de la Mina in Barcelona, one of the most conflict neighbourhoods in Spain. it follows real juvenile delinquents all with criminal records, used to give the film a realistic touch.

StatusReleased

Release Date1977-12-23

Runtime1h 43m

LanguagesEspañol

CountriesSpain

Keywords

Perros Callejeros Trilogy

3 Films

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These films depict juvenile delinquency and crime in Barcelona's 1970s and 80s urban barrios, highlighting real-life delinquent youths and hardened police officers amid poverty, societal neglect, and corruption. Known for gritty realism and emotional intensity, they portray survival struggles, attempts to escape poverty, and clashes between youthful rebellion and conservative norms, reflecting societal fragmentation and inequalities. The expressive Catalan language, gritty cinematography, and soundtracks of Spanish and Catalan musicians enhance the tense atmosphere. The films showcase Catalan cinema's stylistic innovations, evolving from pre-1973 innocence to post-coup cynicism, affirming Catalan culture and exploring complex identities under an oppressive regime.