Johnny Depp in The Outsiders
Johnny Depp starred as Johnny Cade in the 1983 film The Outsiders, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The movie is based on S.E. Hinton's 1967 novel of the same name. Depp played a young member of the Greasers, a group of working-class teenagers.
Character and Story
Johnny Cade is a sensitive, troubled member of the Greasers who faces abuse at home. In the story, he and his friend Ponyboy Curtis flee after a violent encounter with the rival Socs. The film follows their experiences while hiding out and the consequences of the conflict.
Film Background and Legacy
The Outsiders featured a cast of then-unknown actors, including Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Patrick Swayze. The movie gained a strong following over time and is often cited as a defining teen film of the 1980s. For more background, see the film overview on IMDb.
