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The Lizzies are a fictional New York City gang in 1979. They are an all girl gang who can hang with the boys. Using their developed gifts that they honed over the years to their advantage, they can easily sneak their way past any crew's defense.

Description[]

The Lizzies are an all-female, mixed race gang in New York, who operate within an apartment, complete with couches and a pool table. They appear as beautiful, sexy and promiscuous. They occasionally arm themselves with switchblades and other knives. They sometimes arm themselves with firearms, but appear to be inexperienced with them.

History[]

Formation[]

The Lizzies were founded sometime before May 20, 1979 as an all-female gang, and adopted the Union Square and Bowery sections of Manhattan's East Village as their territory; they shared the area relationship with the Punks.

Battling the Hurricanes[]

On May 20, 1979, the Lizzies battled the Hurricanes in Spanish Harlem. The Lizzies won the battle, and their victory was later reported by the D.J. on the gang radio station.

Finding the Warriors[]

See also: The Warriors, Friendly Faces

Following the meeting in Van Cortlandt Park, the Bronx, which saw the death of Cyrus, the leader of the Gramercy Riffs, a request was sent out by the Riffs for the Coney Island-based gang the Warriors to be captured. The Lizzies were one of the gangs to respond to this request.

At Union Square, a group of Lizzies came across three members of the Warriors: Vermin, Cochise and Rembrandt. The Lizzies led the three members of the Warriors back to their apartment, where they attempted to seduce the trio; Vermin and Cochise were easily seduced by members of the Lizzies. Rembrandt remained uneasy while at the Lizzies' apartment, and was the first to become aware that the Lizzies wanted to stop the Warriors; Rembrandt was able to warn Vermin and Cochise, and the trio were able to leave. Despite their use of handguns and knifes, the Lizzies were unable to stop any of the Warriors, although they were able to cut Rembrandt's arm with a knife.

Members[]

  • Adrian (Soldier)
  • Alex (Soldier)
  • Alice (Soldier)
  • Blair (Lieutenant)
  • Cagney (Soldier)
  • Chris (Soldier)
  • Corey (Soldier)
  • Corie (Lieutenant)
  • Dallas (Soldier)
  • Dana (Soldier)
  • Darcy (Soldier)
  • Georgina (Soldier)
  • Hollie (Soldier)
  • Jamie (Soldier)
  • Jo (Soldier)
  • Jesse (Soldier)
  • Kelly (Soldier)
  • Mo (Lieutenant)
  • Sam (Soldier)
  • Sandy (Soldier)
  • Sarah (Main Lieutenant)
  • Sheera (Soldier)
  • Stacey (Lieutenant)
  • Starr (Warlord)
  • Taylor (Soldier)
  • Terry (Soldier)
  • Roxanna (Soldier)

In the film[]

Their only appearance in the film is that they wait at Union Station when Rembrandt, Cochise and Vermin show up. They take them to their apartment and seduce them, until they accuse them of shooting Cyrus. They attempt to shoot them, but miss every shot. However, the Lizzie that Cochise was making out with manages to cut Rembrandt's arm.

In the game[]

Playing as The Lizzies in Rumble Mode poses a considerable challenge due to their slower movement compared to other characters. They are also more susceptible to stuns and knockdowns than other brawlers in the game. Exercise caution when selecting them, as they can easily be overwhelmed, particularly when facing powerful attacks or being grabbed, which can leave them disoriented and vulnerable.

Escaping a grab is impossible for any of the Lizzies, except for Warlord Starr. In Rumble Mode, this can be particularly frustrating as consecutive grabs can almost lead to defeat. The Lizzies are more susceptible to bleeding, dropping weapons, and falling over compared to any other gang, except for Starr who is again exempt from these vulnerabilities.

Despite their slower speed compared to other fighters, the Lizzies boast average-ish health and their combos also inflict an average amount of damage. This makes them a decent choice for Rumble Mode, despite the challenge of being easily stunned or disoriented. Despite these weaknesses, the Lizzies stand as the strongest and fastest female brawlers available in the game, making them the optimal choice for players seeking to utilize a female character in Rumble Mode.

In the novel[]

The Lizzies seem to be inspired by two gangs from the novel, the Spahies and the Intervale Avenue Lesbos.

Appearances[]

Trivia[]

  • The Lizzies are partly based on the Greek race of female warriors known as the Amazons, from the Isle of Lesbos. They may also be partly based on the Greek myth of Sirens, mermaid like creatures that lured sailors to their deaths.
  • The Lizzies were originally given see-through tops by costume designer Bobbie Mannix. They still wear these tops, but are wearing jackets over them.
  • In The Warriors theatrical trailer, there is a deleted scene of the Lizzies sitting together. This scene likely would've been for the Lizzies listening to The D.J. announce the hunt for the Warriors, as the Lizzies are the only gang the Warriors face that weren't shown reacting to the announcement in the final cut. The Lizzies are not wearing their jackets in this scene, which might've been why it was removed.
  • Starr, Sarah, Sheera, Dana, Roxanna and Hollie are the only Lizzies to appear in the film and the game, as Alice was only in the game. The rest of the Lizzies - like the ones played by Wanda Velez, Deedee Benrey, Laura Delano & Doran Clark - were film-exclusive.
  • In the game, they actually have their logo emblazoned on the back of their shirts and jackets, unlike in the film.
  • In the game, they are more prone to bleed, drop weapons, and fall over during rumble mode, than any other gang. This doesn't apply to Starr.

Gallery[]

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