AMAZING OUTSIDERS' FACTS

So you think you know everything there is to know about The Outsiders? Well my friend you just may learn something here you never knew. Enjoy!

Did you know that Ralph Macchio was really 21 when he played the part of Johnny in the film?

Did you know that S.E. Hinton was only 16 when she wrote The Outsiders?

Did you know that the original release date in the USA was March 25, 1983 and the movie brought in approximately $25,600,000 at the box office during its theatrical run?

Did you know that to create tension between the actors the socs got to have leather bound scripts while the greasers got old tattered ones?

Did you know that when Dally calls Darry in the movie to tell him the cops are after him the pay phone has Johnny written on it? You can see a picture of it on my Dally page.

Did you know that the people working at the movie theater in the movie were actuall employees.

Did you know that to create the sense of 'family' between Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, and C.Thomas Howell, the director had them all living in the house together that they used to film in.

Did you know that Ralph Macchio actually rubbed dirt on his face just so he could get the part of Johnny? Man talk about being dedicated to your art!