The Outsiders (1983)
The rivalry between two gangs, the poor Greasers and the rich Socs, only heats up when one gang member kills a member of the other.
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Cast & Crew
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Ponyboy Curtis -
Dallas Winston -
Johnny Cade -
Darrel Curtis -
Sodapop Curtis -
Two-Bit Matthews -
Steve Randle -
Tim Shepard -
Cherry Valance -
Bob Sheldon -
Randy Anderson -
Marcia -
Buck Merrill -
Jerry -
Store Clerk
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Director:
Francis Ford CoppolaWriters:
Kathleen Rowell (screenplay), S.E. Hinton (novel)All Cast & Crew
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
While shooting a particular scene, eighteen-year-old Matt Dillon was continuously goofing off. Frustrated, Francis Ford Coppola swore at him and called him an "airhead" on-set. S.E. Hinton convinced Coppola to apologize and Dillon to cooperate. Coppola ended up growing so fond of Dillon that he cast him in Rumble Fish (1983), which was also adapted from an S.E. Hinton novel.
Quotes
Ponyboy:
When I stepped out into the bright sunlight, from the darkness of the movie house, I had only two things on my mind: Paul Newman, and a ride home.
Goofs
In the scene where Ponyboy is reading the letter from Sodapop, Dally is seen in the background with his right thumb hooked in his pants pocket (43:31 to 43:38 in 91 m.). The shot switches to a close-up of Dally lighting his cigarette with just his left hand while his right hand is about chest high (43:39 to 43:42). Then the camera comes back to Ponyboy with Dally in the background with his right thumb hooked in his pants pocket (43:43 to 43:45).
Crazy Credits
Closing dedication: This film is dedicated to the people who first suggested that it be made... Librarian Jo Ellen Misakian and the students of the Lone Star School in Fresno, California.
Alternate Versions
The television edit of the film has several additions that are not featured on the theatrical version
- Courtroom scene where Ponyboy is acquitted of the murder charges
- Family argument between the brothers causing Sodapop to runaway but the three of them reconcile and talk about taking care of one another.
- Alternate extended scene with Cherry and Ponyboy at the park.
Soundtracks
Real Wild ChildWritten by Johnny O'Keefe, Johnny Greenan, and Dave Owen (as Dave Owens)
Performed by Jerry Lee Lewis
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Crime | DramaDetails
Release Date:
25 March 1983Language
English
Country of Origin
USA, FranceFilming Locations
Admiral Twin Drive-In, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USABox Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA:
$5,068,165 27 March 1983
Gross USA:
$25,697,647
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$25,697,647
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