This definitive guide covers the principal cast of The Outsiders (1983), the Francis Ford Coppola-directed adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel. The ensemble features newcomers and established performers who shaped the film’s enduring reputation in 1980s cinema. Below, you’ll find each lead actor, their character name, key narrative function, and canonical fate in the story. The film also marks a career milestone for several cast members and remains a touchstone for genre and period storytelling. Use this breakdown as a long-term reference for cast, roles, and production context.
