But, like most everything else surrounding the picture, the outsiders. The outsiders dvd, 2008 i bought this primarily because one of the stars was patrick swayze. On its surface, the outsiders is a deceptively simple story a timeless class struggle as seen through the eyes of wayward teenagers that has resonated with new generations of youthful readers for close to four decades oklahoma native s. Jo ellen misakian, a librarian at lone star elementary school in fresno, california, and her students were responsible for inspiring coppola to make the film. Francis ford coppola in the outsiders 1983 tom cruise in the outsiders. Widescreen bluray presentation of the film, plus bonus features. Hintons beloved novel, the outsiders 1983, francis ford coppola crafted a mythic world that juxtaposes the angst and turmoil of adolescence with saturated sunsets and stunning scenery. Please select your film, and your required language. I thought as the complete novel edition it would have added scenes that were not in the original, which it does. They were looking to belong 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.
Its a memorable movie, not so much for coppolas stylized treatment of the story as for the cast. I saw it for the first time in early 2017 on one of those obscure old movie channels on cable and got hooked. Right from the getgo, the story dwindles and the actors portray their. Rent the outsiders the complete novel extended edition 1983 starring matt dillon and ralph macchio on dvd and bluray. In the outsiders, the directors class is consistently present, but it may be a case of the wrong man for the job, since overall film plays unevenly, with a cliche and detached ambiance that robs. Atlantis outsiders tv episode 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The outsiders new sealed bluray complete novel edition matt.
A few similarities between the movie and book are that the movie still has the complete greaser gang pony, johnny, soda, darry, dally, twobit and steve. Unfortunately a lot of the added stuff works better as deleted scenes imo. One of the things i liked best about the outsiders was the majestic, beautiful score, but for some reason coppola has changed it in this version to dopey elvis songs and other bad music, if he had used good elvis songs maybe i wouldnt have minded so much the new music is distracting and completely ruins the emotional core of the movie it would be ok if the dvd included the original. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Jo ellen misakian, a librarian at lone star elementary school in fresno, california, and her students were responsible for inspiring coppola to. Now i see there are two versions of the film in circulation. In september 2005, coppola rereleased the film, including 22 minutes of additional footage and new music, entitled the outsiders. He didnt play a very big role in this movie, but overall it was excellent.
The outsiders is a 1983 american comingofage drama film directed by francis ford coppola, an adaptation of the 1967 novel of the same name by s. The new cut of the outsiders aptly entitled the complete novel expands what existed before to such a degree that the framework of the novel is restored, so readers and fans of the book wont be entirely disheartened to find certain scenes left out. The outsiders soundtrack music complete song list tunefind. It was a hoot to see all these now big stars when they were so young. In an attempt to heighten the film s emotional impact, coppola uses nature as a dramatic force. I saw the movie and read the book within months of each other when i was very close to the age of the characters. A rousing new rocknroll soundtrack featuring six songs from elvis presley and other music greats make this new version of the outsiders one of movie historys great rediscoveries. For this deluxe twodisc dvd edition, director francis ford coppola has added 22 minutes of deleted footage and an entire new soundtrack to his 1983 adaptation of s. The outsiders was a very good book, but the movie doesnt even come close. May 09, 2017 the film adaptation of the outsiders got its start when coppola received a letter from a fresno middle school. Find all 14 songs in the outsiders soundtrack, with scene descriptions.
The outsiders made for a better book than a film, though its still pretty good. The outsiders trailer and complete novel dover demon. Rarely does a directors cut reflect a vision truer to a source text. Originally prompted to make the outsiders by an elementary school librarian and her students who sent coppola a petition to bring the novel to life, the director set out to make a nostalgic fifties film. In 1960s tulsa, the right and wrong sides of the tracks are represented by rival gangs, the upscale socs and the underprivileged greasers. Francis ford coppolas the outsiders 1983 the directors. The outsiders 30th anniversary complete novel edition bluray warner home video.
If youre the type to enjoy a movie for its idea and nothing more, then the outsiders is for you. The letter, penned by a teacher and signed by all her students, implored coppola to turn the classic novel about lost innocence into a feature film. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Outsiders book and movie comparison free essay example. In 1983, director francis ford coppola struck a powerful chord with his adaptation of s. The outsiders 1983 the complete novel the outsiders subtitle date. E hinton about two groups of people, who are complete polar opposites. Whole plotlines are reintegrated, actors roles beefed up and carmine coppolas score. Would not recommend if you are a fan of the original film but ok for what it is.
Hintons novel struck a powerful chord with audiences, capturing the intense feelings of being caught between childhood and adulthood, and not belonging anywhere. The outsiders questions compare and contrast the movie and novel answer all of these questions in complete sentences. The outsiders dvd contra costa county library bibliocommons. It has the film but what spoils it is the god awful soundtrack they have put over it. The complete novel, will be released on dvd tuesday after its sept. Tom cruise and emilio estevez play greasers, and pop singer leif. The film adaptation of the outsiders got its start when coppola. Hintons 1967 novel has been required reading for legions of high school students.
Comparecontrast the outsiders book and movie prezi. Thomas howell, matt dillon, ralph macchio, patrick swayze. Directed by francis ford coppola, the outsiders tells the story of the ongoing. Viewing the complete novel edition, i felt that this adaptation did not serve the book the glory it should have. I saw it for the first time in early 2017 on one of those obscure oldmovie channels on cable and got hooked. Jan 04, 2018 in 1983, director francis ford coppola struck a powerful chord with his adaptation of s. Right from the getgo, the story dwindles and the actors portray their characters awkwardly, almost as if they have no clue what type of character they should be the outsiders was a very good book, but the movie doesnt even come close. I bought this video for my son as he is studying the outsiders for english. Good to watch the group of friends taking care of each other and sticking together, too, when things got. While the locations and sets were let me just say that i read the outsiders in novel form before having seen this movie. The church that johnny and ponyboy stayed in burnt down. This alternate cut, known as the complete novel, now appears to have. The socials, a rich gang that looks down upon everyone, and the greasers, a gang of poor young boys from the other side of town. Decades later, coppola has revisited the film and reintegrated 22 minutes of character.
Why id like to be matt dillon in the outsiders film. Teen rivalry in a small southern town sets the stage for this dramatic interpretation of the novel by s. The rivalry between two gangs, the poor greasers and the rich socs, only heats up when one gang member kills a member of the other. The outsiders 1983 francis ford coppola, stephen h. The outsiders dvd, 2005, 2disc set for sale online ebay. The life of a juvenile delinquent never looked this beautiful. The outsiders dvd bellingham public library bibliocommons. The complete novel, both to differentiate it from the original theatrical release version and to stress its fidelity to hintons book. Outsiders, the the complete novel dbl dvd in 1983, francis ford coppolas film of s. Partly a tale of classwar and partly a story about teenage rebellion, the outsiders is set in tulsa.
Sensitive ponyboy is a budding writer in love with cherry diane lane. Thomas howell and johnny ralph macchio get into a brawl that ends. A teen gang in rural oklahoma, the greasers are perpetually at odds with the socials, a rival group. The outsiders new sealed bluray complete novel edition.
Hintons classic comingofage story featuring young talents who would go on to become major stars. This version has a new score made up of source music of the period that the novel is set in mid60s. Directed by francis ford coppola, the outsiders tells the story of the ongoing conflict between the greasers and the socs in rural oklahoma. All of our items are authentic from the manufacturer and formatted to play on usa and canada players.
The outsiders dvd the seattle public library bibliocommons. Coppola reinserted some deleted scenes to make the movie more faithful to the book. The novel and movie, the outsiders, had many similarities and many differences. In the complete novel version of the film released in 2005 and now, sadly, the only version available on dvd, sodapop curtiss last word on dallas is to counsel his younger brother, ponyboy. Decades later, coppola has revisited the film and reintegrated 22 minutes of characterenriching footage, including a new beginnning and ending more true to the book. Mar 04, 2010 the novel and movie, the outsiders, had many similarities and many differences. Hintons novel about troubled teenagers growing up in tulsa, oklahoma, during the early 60s. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. It is an adaptation of the 1967 novel of the same name by s. The complete novel is presented in a gorgeous, nearly flawless 2.
Who are these three characters, how is their appearance different when you compare. Overall i find this version to be okay compared to much better complete novel version because this movie takes out the entire beginning and exposition, shortens. The film adaptation of the outsiders got its start when coppola received a letter from a fresno middle school. Rent the outsiders the complete novel extended edition. The outsiders is a 1983 american comingofage drama film that was directed by francis ford coppola. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Darrel curtis patrick swayze is doing his best to raise his two younger brothers, sodapop rob lowe in his first film role and ponyboy c.
Why is there a complete novel edit of the film, and why is there new music. In the outsiders, the directors class is consistently present, but it may be a case of the wrong man for the job, since overall film plays unevenly, with a. Unfortunately somebody thought it would be a good idea to add some loud, awful and unnecessary music to the video which was not in the original movie. The outsiders dvd skokie public library bibliocommons. Directed by francis ford coppola, the outsiders tells the story of the ongoing conflict.
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