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The Outsiders (1983): Film vs Book
Film · 1983 · Directed by Francis Ford Coppola · Starring Matt Dillon, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio
About the film
Two groups of teenagers divided by class in a small town in the American Midwest.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe film follows the book almost scene by scene, and the author took part in its making.
Read or watch first?
Read the book to hear the original narrator's voice.
What the book gives you
The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton
A heartfelt, quick read about loyalty and being yourself.
Who will like it: Readers who want a classic story of friendship and belonging among teens.