The Outsiders (1983)

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Title: The Outsiders

Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, Glenn Withrow, Diane Lane, Leif Garrett, Darren Dalton, Michelle Meyrink, Tom Waits, Gailard Sartain, William Smith, Tom Hillmann, Hugh Walkinshaw, Sofia Coppola, Teresa Wilkerson Hunt, Linda Nystedt, S.E. Hinton, Brent Beesley, John C. Meier, Ed Jackson, Daniel R. Suhart, Trey Callaway, Ronald Colby, Flea, Cam Neely, Jonnie Parnell

Release: 1983-03-25

Runtime: 91

Plot: The Outsiders 1983 movie is a powerful teen drama based on the bestselling novel by S E Hinton. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, it tells the story of two rival groups of teenagers in 1960s Oklahoma — the working class Greasers and the privileged Socs.

At the center is Ponyboy Curtis, a thoughtful Greaser caught between loyalty to his friends and the harsh realities of the world around him. After a violent confrontation, Ponyboy and his friend Johnny go on the run, setting off a series of emotional and life changing events that explore themes of identity, family, and loss.

The cast is filled with future Hollywood stars, including C Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Rob Lowe, Patrick Swayze, Emilio Estevez, Tom Cruise, and Diane Lane. Their performances helped define the tone of teen dramas for years to come.

Even though the story is set in the 60s, The Outsiders 1983 movie struck a chord with 80s audiences. It opened the door for a wave of coming of age films that focused on strong friendships, working class struggles, and emotional growth. The film’s legacy has lasted for decades and continues to be a favorite among fans of youth cinema.

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    • The Outsiders - Official Trailer 4K | Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Matt Dillion, & Ralph Macchio

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The Outsiders is such an 80s classic. The book By S.E. Hilton was even better. A lot more going on in the book but that’s usually the case.
 
The Outsiders is such an 80s classic. The book By S.E. Hilton was even better. A lot more going on in the book but that’s usually the case.
Yeah I love the book too and the movie was awesome too just for the cast but yeah I love the book most of all of course gave the movie a 5🏆
 
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