description The Outsiders Overview
The Outsiders is a 1983 crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, adapted from S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel. The project originated with student work at Lone Star Elementary School in Fresno, California, led by librarian Jo Ellen Misakian. It explores themes of youth and social conflict within a specific time period.
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info The Outsiders Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1983 |
help The Outsiders FAQ
Is The Outsiders based on a book?
Yes. The 1983 film adapts S.E. Hinton's 1967 novel The Outsiders. It follows young people caught between rival social groups and the pressure of violence, loyalty, and class.
Who directed The Outsiders movie?
Francis Ford Coppola directed The Outsiders in 1983. The film is a crime drama about youth rather than a conventional adult gangster story.
How did The Outsiders become a film?
The project began with student work at Lone Star Elementary School in Fresno, California. Librarian Jo Ellen Misakian helped bring the novel to the attention of filmmakers.
Who plays Ponyboy in The Outsiders?
C. Thomas Howell plays Ponyboy Curtis, the young narrator at the center of the 1983 film. The cast also includes actors such as Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, and Tom Cruise.
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