- Dwyer City is a fictional city created by Walter Hill for his screenplay, "The Warriors." It serves as the setting for the events of the film, which follows the eponymous gang as they make their way back to their home turf after being falsely accused of killing a renowned gang leader during a citywide truce. Dwyer City is depicted as a sprawling, crime-ridden urban metropolis, with various gangs vying for control and territories.