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The Outsiders (1983)

PG 91 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   25 March 1983 (USA)
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When two poor greasers, Johnny, and Ponyboy are assaulted by a vicious gang, the socs, and Johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events.

Writers:

Kathleen Rowell (screenplay), S.E. Hinton (novel)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
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 Michelle Meyrink ...
Tom Waits ...
Gailard Sartain ...
William Smith ...
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Storyline

The movie details a town split between the wealthy South Zone gang called 'The Socials' and the poor North Zone gang called 'The Greasers'. Dallas Winston, Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade from 'The Greasers' befriend the rich Cherry Valance and Marcia at a drive-in. Later that night, a group of 'The Socs' chase and beat up Johnny and attempt to drown Ponyboy in a fountain. However, Johnny stabs one Soc and kills him, saving Ponyboy. The desperate boys seek Dallas who finds a hideout for them in a nearby town. One week later, Johnny and Ponyboy decide to return to their hometown, with Dallas, to claim the murder as self-defense. But on their way back, they see the church on fire and Ponyboy and Johnny help the children trapped in the church and become heroes. However Johnny is badly wounded and confined to the hospital. Meanwhile The Socs and The Greasers prepare to fight. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Greaser | Gang | Church | Drive In | Hospital  | See more »

Taglines:

S.E. Hinton's classic novel about youth. See more »

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, teen drinking and smoking, and some sexual reference (edited version) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

The Outsiders: The Complete Novel See more »

Filming Locations:

Owasso, Oklahoma, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$10,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,068,165 (USA) (27 March 1983) (829 Screens)

Gross:

$25,600,000 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Zoetrope Studios, Pony Boy See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | (2005 edition)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Helen Slater auditioned for a part in the film. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Johnny returns from the store and shows Ponyboy the peroxide, shots change from him having a candy bar hanging out of his mouth and no candy bar. (This is not in the 91 minute version.) See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Ponyboy: [voicecover] 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.
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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. See more »

Connections

Referenced in "Bones: The Shallow in the Deep (#6.6)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"Loveless Motel"
Performed by R.C. Bannon
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