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The Outsiders is a 1983 American coming-of-age crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola (billed as Francis Coppola), based on the 1967 novel by S. E. Hinton.
Jo Ellen Misakian, a librarian at Lone Star Elementary School in Fresno, California, and her students were responsible for inspiring Coppola to make the film.
Cast includes:
- C. Thomas Howell (who garnered a Young Artist Award)
- Matt Dillon
- Ralph Macchio
- Patrick Swayze
- Rob Lowe (in his feature film debut)
- Diane Lane
- Emilio Estevez
- Tom Cruise
- Leif Garrett
The Outsiders was released in the United States on March 25, 1983. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics, particularly for its performances, and grossed $25.8 million on a $10 million budget.
Over the years, the film has earned a cult following and has spawned a 1990 sequel television series and a successful 2023 stage musical.