The Outsiders is a 1983 American coming-of-age crime drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola (billed as Francis Coppola). The film is an adaptation of the 1967 novel of the same name by S. E. …

The Outsiders: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze. In Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1964, the rivalry between two gangs, the poor Greasers and …

Nov 28, 2025 · The Outsiders is an American young adult (YA) novel by S.E. Hinton about rival teen gangs in Oklahoma that was published in 1967 and was one of the first modern YA novels.

Uniquely and stunningly overdramatic, The Outsiders is turned by Francis Ford Coppola and his cast, against all odds, into an incredibly engrossing picture.

Jul 29, 2025 · S.E. Hinton penned “The Outsiders” at the tender age of 16. Her portrayal of teenage angst and class struggles resonated deeply, and it’s no wonder the book became an instant classic. …

Mar 25, 2025 · With one minor part in Steven Spielberg ’s E.T. (1982) under his belt, 15-year-old C. Thomas Howell won the lead role of The Outsiders. Howell’s character, Ponyboy Curtis, is the center …

The Outsiders is a coming-of-age story about two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs (short form of Socials), who are divided by their socioeconomic status. The story was written as a novel by S. E. …

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They are outsiders, and director Francis Ford Coppola ('The Godfather') tells their compelling story with sensitive skill. Matt Dillon plays a gang leader fighting a class war with Tulsa's 'socs,' the well-to-do, …

They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong. In 1960s Tulsa, class divisions ignite a violent rivalry between the working-class Greasers and the …