For a start its partly based in fact and if thats not enough,its also an adaptation of one hell of a novel. The wanderers worship an image of male power that resembles john wayne with greasy kids stuff embodied beautifully by tony ganios as the strong, silent perry. Tony ganios is an american actor best known for his notable roles as heroic toughguy perry in the wanderers, and anthony meat tuperello in porkys and its sequels. After an abortive attempt to discuss racism in class ends in a brawl, the stage is set for a rumble but local mobsters channel this energy into a football game.
He is probably best known for his roles as heroic toughguy perry in the 1979 film the wanderers, and anthony meat tuperello in the 1982 comedy porkys and its sequels. Tony ganios poses for the orion movie the wanderers circa 1979. Tony ganios as perry in 1978 the wanderers tony, beard. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. It is richard prices first book, published in 1974, and was written when he was a writing student, almost as a series of interconnected short stories. Tonys other wellknown role is in the 1979 movie the. With ken wahl, karen allen, john friedrich, toni kalem. Ken wahl, with karen allen, john friedrich, toni kalem, alan rosenberg, jim youngs, tony ganios and linda manz. Tony ganios bio, family, age, career, dating, girlfriend. Introduction by karen allen, toni kalem and tony ganios original theatrical. Ken wahl, john friedrich, karen allen, toni kalem, alan rosenberg, jim youngs, tony ganios, linda manz, william andrews, erland. Tony s other wellknown role is in the 1979 movie the wanderers, as the heroic toughguy perry. I didnt particularly care for the first book in the series yet the ending left me intrigued enough to not swear off reading the sequel completely.
Kaufman peppers the film with sofa and carseat sex as well as psychological and physical violence, and fills each sequence with nuanced performances. Hero of cult tony ganios recently took the time to sit down with brett summers of cult faction to discuss his iconic roles in the wanderers, porkys and more. From the acclaimed first novel by richard price clockers, the wanderers is a. The best moment is when perry and terror, the neighborhood bully, size each other up in a. His uncle pete forced him to quit his powerlifting session at the sheridan square gym early, so that he could audition for a role in a movie directed by philip kaufman. Friedrich, toni kalem, alan rosenberg, jim youngs, tony ganios. For those those of you who want a wanderers jacket, contact our admin. The wanderers digitally remastereduncut special edition.
The film was directed by philip kaufman, which was inspired by the book of the same title, written by richard price. Set in the bronx in 1963, the film follows a gang of italianamerican teenagers known as the wanderers and their ongoing power struggles with rival gangs such as the baldies and the wongs. Tony munafo tony richard price bowling bankroller, book author crew philip kaufman director, screenwriter alan hopkins first assistant director bob obradovich makeup edward gold camera operator fred caruso associate producer john j. The wanderers worship an image of male power that resembles john wayne with greasy kids stuff embodied beautifully by tony ganios as the strong, silent perry, but theyre still just raucous. I was 22 when i started writing the wanderers, price said. The wanderers philip kaufman, 1979 rerelease trailer. When newcomer perry tony ganios comes to the wanderers rescue during a street brawl, they recruit him for their gang and become confident enough to challenge the del bombers to a fight.
The bronx in 1963 is a hotbed of gang warfare, and leading the revolution are the wanderers richie ken wahl, turkey alan rosenberg, joey john friedrich and newbie recruit perry tony ganios. The movie in which tony reunites with some familiar faces. Mini bio 1 brooklyn born tony ganios was literally forced into the film business at the tender age of 18 when his even larger and more powerful uncle pete made him cut short a powerlifting workout at the sheridan square gym in manhattan to audition for director philip kaufman. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. From the acclaimed first novel by richard price clockers, the wanderers is a rich fabric of comedy and tragedy, fantasy and farce. Tony ganios is widely popular as an american actor, well known for his portrayal as heroic tough guy perry in the 1979 movie the wanderers, and as anthony meat tuperelloin the 1982 comedy porky and its sequel. Based on richard prices acclaimed first novel of the same name, the wanderers was.
We have the pleasure of seeing their everyday lives,loves,lose. A new guy arrives in town and lays waste to the feared baldies in the underrated gang film the wanderers. Allen, toni kalem and tony ganios original theatrical trailers and tv spots. He went on to write brilliant books such as clockers and worked on the wire, but this first book still stands out as punchy, authentic snapshot of 60s street life. Richie ken wahl, joey john friedrich, buddy jim youngs, and perry tony ganios are members of the wanderers, a 1960s bronx gang. Director philip kaufman the right stuff mixes dynamic talents that include ken wahl the soldier, karen allen raiders of the lost ark, toni kalem the sopranos and linda manz days of heaven with a jukebox full of golden oldies to generate a heady atmosphere. Ken wahl, karen allen, toni kalem, linda manz, val avery, john friedrich, alan rosenberg, tony ganios, philip kaufman. Their camaraderie is something that neither girls, the streets, nor school can match. The film is based on the novel of the same name by richard price. Mar 04, 2010 a new guy arrives in town and lays waste to the feared baldies in the underrated gang film the wanderers.
Tony ganios as perry laguardia, a member of the wanderers and a close friend of joey. This adaptation of richard prices episodic novel plays. See more ideas about wander, movies and classic movies. Tony ganios bio, age, height, net worth, relationships. Tony ganios hero of cult tony ganios recently took the time to sit down with brett summers of cult faction to discuss his iconic roles in the wanderers, porkys and more. A bunch of cartoon gangs from bald blob leather chuckleheads to wilted zombies to an all asian crew called the wongs ugh rumble and grope hair hoppers and play football and spout a bunch of slurs in a classroom while the four seasons and the surfaris blare. Tony ganios poses for the orion movie the wanderers circa. Ganios won the hearts of many fans and wellwishers with his talent and outstanding acting skills. Moore production designer martin ransohoff producer michael chapman cinematographer philip kaufman director. Plus we discuss his upcoming project daddies girls. The same year movie theater owners were panicking over the inciting of violence by the release of the warriors and a handful of smaller films like walk proud, another much more nostalgic film about youth gangs was suppressed in the process and only became a cult favorite through word of mouth and initial popularity outside the u. The second book in laurence klavan and susan kims wasteland series is a book that i went into reading with a bit of hesitation. The wanderers despite an uneasy blend of nostalgia and violence, the wanderers is a wellmade and impressive film. Ganios was born on october 21, 1959 in brooklyn, new york, and is of greek ancestry.
Jul 16, 2012 the wanderers worship an image of male power that resembles john wayne with greasy kids stuff embodied beautifully by tony ganios as the strong, silent perry, but theyre still just raucous. Tony ganios was born on october 21st 1959 in brooklyn, new york and is of greekamerican ancestry. Tully high school seniors richie, joey and perry run with a gang called the wanderers in the bronx. Jan 17, 2015 tony ganios as perry in 1978 the wanderers stay safe and healthy. The most recognizable face in the cast is probably that of raiders of the lost arks karen allen. Set in the bronx in 1963, the film follows a gang of italianamerican teenagers known as the wanderers and their ongoing power struggles with a rival gangs such as the del bombers. The wanderers is a teenage, italian gang in bronx, nyc, 1963. The movie itself centres around the titular gang and is a slice of teenage life in the bronx in 1963. One such theater is film forum in new york city, which hosted a revival, reuniting cast members karen allen, toni kalem and tony ganios, as well as the writer of the critically acclaimed novel on which the movie is based, richard price clockers, the night of. Rent the wanderers 1979 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Brooklyn born tony ganios was literally forced into the film business at the tender age of 18 when his even larger and more powerful uncle pete made him cut short a powerlifting workout at the sheridan square gym in manhattan to audition for director philip kaufman. After being cornered, the wanderers are helped by a tough stranger named perry laguardia tony ganios, who has recently moved to the bronx from new jersey. Qualifizierte bestellungen werden kostenlos geliefert. The wanderers easily has to be one of the best gang movies ever.
He is probably best known for his role as anthony meat tuperello in the 1982 hit comedy porkys and its sequels. Part comedy and part drama, the film is an evocative and thrilling look back at a more innocent time. At the age of 18, ganios was forced into the filmindustry. Ken wahl, karen allen, john friedrich, toni kalem, alan rosenberg, jim youngs, tony ganios, linda manz, william andrews, erland van lidth. The wanderers starring ken wahl with karen allen, john friedrich, toni kalem, alan rosenberg, linda manz, jim youngs, tony ganios, william andrews.
Jun 17, 2015 tony ganios born october 21, 1959 is an greekamerican actor. The wanderers film, 1979 posted on september 23, 2014 by matt. Wanderers 1979 by philip kaufman ken wahl, john friedrich. Introduction by karen allen, toni kalem and tony ganios. An american actor tony ganios is known for his roles as heroic toughguy perry in the 1979 film, the wanderers. Likewise, he is also praised for his appearance as anthony meat tuperello in the 1982 comedy, porky s and its sequel. Sep 23, 2014 the most recognizable face in the cast is probably that of raiders of the lost arks karen allen, who shows up as nina, a character named after eugene caputos girlfriend from the book but who actually partially fulfills the role of the book s despie, with filmrichies girlfriend who is named despie assuming the rest of book despies storylines but also kind of. Upon completion, im pleased to say that i am glad that i read wanderers. The wanderers is a 1979 american comedydrama film written and directed by philip kaufman and starring ken wahl, john friedrich, karen allen and toni kalem. Based on the acclaimed first novel by richard price the night of, philip kaufmans the wanderers follows the exploits of the eponymous italianamerican gang in the bronx in 1963, just before the country underwent profound change. That film was the wanderers, a longstanding dream project for.
Dec 12, 2016 one such theater is film forum in new york city, which hosted a revival, reuniting cast members karen allen, toni kalem and tony ganios, as well as the writer of the critically acclaimed novel on which the movie is based, richard price clockers, the night of. Jan 17, 2015 tony ganios as perry in 1978 the wanderers. Philip kaufman, who also coscripted with his wife, rose from the novel by. His uncle pete forced him to quit his powerlifting session at the sheridan square gym early, so that he could audition for. The wanderers plays like a mashup of the warriors, animal house, and the greatest hits of older baby boomers fucking wonder years. Tony ganios born october 21, 1959 is an greekamerican actor. The year is 1963 but their experiences are universal. Tony ganios born october 21, 1959 is an american actor. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Molesting women for sport in the bronx, 1963, ken wahl as richie of the titlegang, takes a run in their crudely named game at karen allen as nina, supported by john friedrich as joey, with tony ganios as perry and jim youngs as buddy, in director philip kaufman s the wanderers, 1979. The film is based on the novel of the same name by richard. The wanderers is a 1979 american comedydrama film written and directed by philip kaufman. Tony ganios poses for the orion movie the wanderers.
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