Back to peopleSol YurickKnown forWritingBornJanuary 18, 1925DiedJanuary 5, 2013Place of birthManhattan, New York, USBiographyLife and careerSolomon Yurick (January 18, 1925 – January 5, 2013) was an American novelist. He was best known for his book The Warriors, which was adapted into the iconic 1979 film of the same name, directed by Walter Hill.Filmography1 filmsAll1Crew1The Warriors1979Novel