The Wanderers - Killer Teens, Rebel Teens, Gang Teens and the evolution of the last Great Greaser Feature (hardback)

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Set in the Bronx during the early 1960s, the narrative explores the cultural influences behind the making of the cult film, which ties into the nostalgia for the 1950s. It traces the connections between popular music, particularly Dion's hit "The Wanderer," and Richard Price's novel that inspired the movie. The book delves into the societal context of gang culture and juvenile delinquency, highlighting how these themes resonated in the 1970s, leading to a resurgence of interest in greaser films.