Francis Ford Coppola releases ‘The Outsiders’ audition tapes

Forty-two years since the release of “The Outsiders,” director Francis Ford Coppola shared a sneak peek at the vintage audition tapes which include Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Diane Lane, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez and more.

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[crunchybunnylady]

Classic. Great movie from a great book. Many people don't know that S.E Hinton was a 16yr old girl when she wrote The Outsiders. Quite the accomplishment.

[oliviamarie]

UGH Emilio is so good! So believable, even in just those 4 seconds.

[Qd]

I first read the book in 1986, my Junior year in highschool. A Classic movie, one of my all time favorites. Stevie Wonder " Stay Gold" I still listen to this very day.

[esgee]

When I first fell in love with Ralph Macchio!

[MichelleB-yyge]

40 years ago on the movie release!? 😳
Man I feel old! 😄

[Punisher]

"As i stepped out of the darkness of the movie house, i had only two things on my mind, Paul Newman... And a ride home"

[evelynmahoney]

"The Outsiders" is will always be one of my all-time FAVORITE BOOKS along with "That was Then, This is Now."

. . .Ponyboy Curtis, Darry, The Socs girl, Cherry, the burning church & saving the school kids, becoming hero's after running away, cutting & dyeing each others hair. Makes me want to re-read & re-live those moments.

[dailynewsofficial]

Wow, the release of ‘The Outsiders’ audition tapes by Francis Ford Coppola must be such a treasure trove for fans and film enthusiasts alike! It's incredible to think about the raw talent and potential that was captured in those moments, long before the actors became household names. This kind of peek behind the curtain not only enriches our appreciation of the film but also serves as an inspiration for aspiring actors and filmmakers. The journey from audition to iconic performance is a testament to the dedication and passion that drives the movie industry. What a fantastic piece of cinematic history to explore!

[Growin__A_Livin]

Who would ever thought these guys were all going to be stars all of them all star cast

[dailynewsofficial]

It's always fascinating to get a glimpse behind the scenes of classic films like ‘The Outsiders.’ The release of the audition tapes by Francis Ford Coppola must be a real treat for fans and film enthusiasts alike! It offers such a unique insight into the casting process and shows the raw talent of the actors before they became the iconic characters we know and love. Plus, it's a great way to celebrate the enduring impact of the film and appreciate the art of filmmaking from a new perspective. How exciting to see the beginnings of what became a truly memorable piece of cinema history!

[DorothChrostowski]

Loved this movie. ❤😊Rest in Peace to other cast members. RIP to Swayze

[Bakura]

My favorite movie and book of all times!! It’s the best movie EVER!! Pony boy was my crush 😻

[TownGirl]

Who knew we would get so old .. they are still looking good!

[KristianaW]

I’m 45 now but this is the movie I watched … many many moons ago … and first fell in love with Rob Lowe and he’s as gorgeous now as he was then 🫣💕

[pam]

Vincent Spano & Adam Baldwin and the girl who played Julie in Facts of Life.

[carolechenowith]

Thats Matt Dillon shirtless, stay gold

[pegelliott]

One of my student's favirite books.
Great story & relevant today

[ahill]

I couldn’t decide who I had the biggest crush on. 🤔 So I had every single one of them on my wall.

[LuzMariaBoricua]

This movie has a special place in my heart ❤️‍🔥

[nrkgalt]

I was looking to see if the audition video included Nicolas Coppola, now known as Nicolas Cage. He ended up not being in the movie.