The cracks continue to show in coppolas directorial style, but the outsiders remains a blustery, weird, and fun adaptation of the classic novel. This song was written and released in 1978 although the movie takes place in the 1965. When he gives up pretending, he realizes that johnny is gone, and has left a note in the dust on the floor that hes gone to get supplies ponyboy wanders outside to get a drink from the pump. Ponyboy is a fourteenyear old greaser who lives with his two older brothers, sodapop and darry on the lowerclass east side of tulsa, oklahoma. The outsiders, francis coppolas droopily faithful movie version of s. He has also appeared in gettysburg as thomas chamberlain, e. Tthe extraterrestrial, which was quickly followed by his turn as ponyboy in the outsiders. Thomas howell instead but it kicked off a remarkable career for. Darry gives up the possibility of going to college and playing football so that he can take a job as a menial laborer and provide for their family. A teen gang in rural oklahoma, the greasers are perpetually at odds with the socials, a rival group. Steven has also starred in a film called piranha 3d as jake forester along with stars elizabeth shue and.
July, 1988 is an american actor who plays jeremy gilbert on the vampire diaries. She sees both sides of the social levels, and is not filled with hatred or a sense of. Ponyboy is a fourteenyear old greaser who lives with his two older brothers, sodapop and darry on the lowerclass east side of. It was 37 years ago, in march 1983, that the outsiders opened in movie theaters nationwide, taking tulsa author s. Thomas howell, who played ponyboy curtis in the outsiders, will return for tours of film sites.
The outsiders book and movie is just unforgettable. Perhaps nothing proves the point of the robert frost poem quoted in s. Christopher thomas howell born december 7, 1966 is an american actor and director. The outsiders cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
After an eyecatching performance in the teen comingofage epic the outsiders 1983, exchild rodeo star c. Looking back at the cast of the outsiders fox news. The cast of the outsiders and how old they were when the movie was filmed and how old they are now notice that this video was made may 30 2011 watching this in the future years will of course. The outsiders 1983 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The outsiders 1983 official trailer matt dillon, tom cruise movie hd when two poor greasers, johnny, and ponyboy are assaulted by a vicious gang, the. The two drivein movie theatres the socs visited were. Who would you cast for a the outsiders movie, if you. 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. Just a bunch of monologues from a bunch of random movies from one wannabe actor to another, consider it a gift. I had always thought he was the only possible ponyboy until i saw jay r. Thomas howell as ponyboy curtis in the outsiders i read the book the outsiders and saw the movie. Ponyboy michael curtis is the narrator and protagonist of the 1967 novel the outsiders, and its 1983 film adaption.
He is best known for his role on the tv series everwood. He pretends for a moment that he is back home, and it is a usual weekend morning. Fourteenyearold ponyboy curtis is the youngest of three orphaned brothers who live on the north side of town, the wrong side of the tracks. The year after the outsiders hit the screen, ralph macchio made a big splash as the star of karate kid.
And i remember the whoots and howls that matt dillon got, opening scene. His films following the outsiders included red dawn 1984, the hitcher 1986. Thomas howell, the actor who played the starring role of ponyboy curtis in the movie grew up to have quite the lucrative acting. Before going their own ways the night ponyboy met cherry, he told her. Hintons the outsiders, nothing gold can stay, better than the state of. I recognized the first line of the outsiders, because it is the same as the book. Hintons creation from classic novel to a film beloved by. The outsiders 1983 official trailer matt dillon, tom cruise movie. Hintons creation from classic novel to a film beloved by young people. But after earning a few onscreen credits as an actor, his fortunes changed dramatically when he scored a role as one of elliotts bikeriding buddies in e. Fourteenyearold ponyboy curtis is the youngest of three orphaned brothers. As ponyboy curtis, christopher thomas howell was the main character in the outsiders the movie, like the book, is supposed to be told from his point of view, and the film and role remain his most memorable work. I have this project and it says you are producing a new outsiders movie. Which actor plays sodapop curtis in the movie the outsiders.
Who would you cast use modern day actors as these characters. Thomas howell was one of the most promising young actors in the mid 1980s. In the outsiders, what movie did ponyboy see that starred. Ponyboy sodapop and dairy the outsiders it is a great book and movie. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Ponyboy wakes up in the abandoned church, and at first thinks he has dreamed everything that has happened. The story ends as it began, with ponyboy writing a school report about his experiences. Matt dillon at an event for the outsiders 1983 rob lowe in the outsiders 1983. Ct was perfect for the movie and did a fabulous job, but if theyd had to wait seven or eight years to do the movie and needed to cast differently, i. The film is noted for its cast of upandcoming stars, including c. His films following the outsiders included red dawn 1984, the hitcher 1986, and soul man 1986 popular movies, but not big. Thomas howell who garnered a young artist award, rob lowe, emilio estevez, matt dillon, tom cruise, patrick swayze, ralph macchio, and diane lane. Thomas howell on the outsiders, blackface, and how. Thomas howell stars as ponyboy, the youngest of three orphaned boys who.
I saw it for the first time in early 2017 on one of those obscure oldmovie channels on cable and got hooked. Explain what they would bring to the part and why you chose them. Thomas howell played ponyboy the greaser, and during filming, he became friends with actor darren dalton, who played randy the soc behind. The movie, however, was one of the worst things ive ever laid eyes on. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the outsiders near you. Like comment and subscribe thanks for watching check out my friends the most amazing youtuber and friend also greater of my banner and just a really nice guy paradox jedi s. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight, from the darkness of the movie house, i had only two things on my mind. Directed by francis ford coppola, this film follows a rivalry between two gangs, the greasers and the socs. Ponyboy michael curtis is the narrator and protagonist of the 1967 novel the outsiders, and its 1983 film adaptation. Of course, that was over thirty years ago, when as a preteen dicaprio auditioned for the role of ponyboy curtis in 1983s the outsiders. Sensitive ponyboy used to have a good relationship with his oldest brother darrel, but since darrel became the household caregiver, he is always on ponyboys case. Sherri cherry valance is a soc girl who plays a big role in the outsiders, making her the main female, and the supporting deuteragonist of the outisders. He has starred in the films soul man, the hitcher, grandview u. Get an answer for you are to cast the major roles of the movie, the outsiders.
One thing everyone can agree on is that the outsiders is one of the greatest books of all time, and has influenced teenagers everywhere. Most of these will be dramatic and usually for teenage girls but you can let me know if you would like some nondramatic or for like a b. Many of the young actors would later become household names. Cherry is kinder than the other socs and not as harsh.
The audition process for the film was quite unique, as all of the actors were. After playing sodapop, the high school dropout who works at a gas station, lowes career exploded in movies and. Decorate your laptops, water bottles, notebooks and windows. Ponyboy, johnny, darry, sodapop, dally, cherry, twobit, marcia, and steve. When ponyboy and johnny go to the bar to see dally, there is a song playing on the jukebox called jack daniels if you please by david allan coe.
Asked in the outsiders what teen actor male should i make as sodapop curtis in the outsiders for a project at school where i have to make a movie starring hit actors and it is the outsiders i have. It was 35 years ago that the outsiders opened in movie theaters nationwide, taking tulsa author s. Thomas howell in the outsiders picture 8 of 16 the curtis brothers not be confused with the jonas brothers. Ponyboy curtis identifies with paul newman, a movie star with. An outsiders movie site in sperry set to be restored. Thomas howell the outsiders, the outsiders ponyboy, actor. Normally, a movies 32nd anniversary isnt really worth noting, but when that movie is the outsiders and its rob lowe whos doing the noting, exceptions can certainly be.
Thomas howell and johnny ralph macchio get into a brawl that ends. He got his first big acting role in steven spielbergs e. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. You never see a line up of great actors like these in your days. I never read the book, but it has been discussed more than once by my brothers, while i was in attendance. Thomas howell, the actor who played the starring role of ponyboy curtis in the movie grew up to have quite the lucrative acting career as an adult. Who would you cast for a the outsiders movie, if you could do that today. The outsiders stickers featuring millions of original designs created by independent artists.
Yes, there is an allstar cast of future legends in this movie, but it had terrible writing and did not go by the book enough. Dicaprio obviously didnt get the part it went to the older c. Ponyboy and his friend johnny cade macchio are the two characters caught up in the films central drama, while dallas winston dillon, an. Thomas howell started out in hollywood by following in his fathers footsteps and doing time as a stunt kid. Notable for its, then unknown, cast of movie starspatrick swayze, matt dillon. Hintons bestselling juvenile novel 4 million copies in the united states since 1967, is dedicated to the librarian of. The resolution of the movie the outsiders is that ponyboy takes the. If its a remake of the original film then johnny depp. What actor could play ponyboy curtis from the outsiders. The film helped spark the brat pack genre of the 1980s.