The Outsiders Cast
The cast of The Outsiders.
C. Thomas Howell
as Ponyboy Curtis

C. Thomas Howell portrays Ponyboy Curtis, a sensitive and intelligent Greaser who struggles with the social divide between his group and the wealthy Socs.

Matt Dillon
as Dallas Winston

Matt Dillon plays Dallas Winston, a tough and rebellious Greaser known for his lawless behavior and loyalty to his friends.

Ralph Macchio
as Johnny Cade

Ralph Macchio embodies Johnny Cade, a vulnerable and abused Greaser who finds solace in the camaraderie of his friends.

Patrick Swayze
as Darrel Curtis

Patrick Swayze takes on the role of Darrel Curtis, the responsible and caring older brother who looks after his younger siblings.

Rob Lowe
as Sodapop Curtis

Rob Lowe portrays Sodapop Curtis, the charming and easygoing middle Curtis brother who serves as a mediator within the group.

Emilio Estevez
as Two-Bit Matthews

Emilio Estevez plays Two-Bit Matthews, a humorous and laid-back Greaser known for his love of mischief and penchant for stealing.

Tom Cruise
as Steve Randle

Tom Cruise embodies Steve Randle, a cocky and loyal Greaser who is always ready to defend his friends in a fight.

Glenn Withrow
as Tim Shepard

Glenn Withrow portrays Tim Shepard, a tough Greaser who leads another gang in the neighborhood and occasionally clashes with Ponyboy's group.

Diane Lane
as Cherry Valance

Diane Lane takes on the role of Cherry Valance, a Soc girl who defies social expectations by befriending Ponyboy and Johnny.

Leif Garrett
as Bob Sheldon

Leif Garrett plays Bob Sheldon, a Soc who serves as an antagonist to the Greasers and becomes entangled in a tragic confrontation.

Darren Dalton
as Randy Anderson

Darren Dalton embodies Randy Anderson, a Soc who questions the cycle of violence and seeks to find a peaceful resolution with the Greasers.

Michelle Meyrink
as Marcia

Michelle Meyrink portrays Marcia, Cherry's friend who gets caught up in the tensions between the Greasers and the Socs.

Tom Waits
as Buck Merrill
Gailard Sartain
as Jerry
William Smith
as Store Clerk
Tom Hillmann
as Greaser in Concession Stand
Hugh Walkinshaw
as Soc in Concession Stand
Sofia Coppola
as Little Girl
Teresa Wilkerson Hunt
as Woman at Fire
Linda Nystedt
as Nurse
S.E. Hinton
as Nurse
Brent Beesley
as Suburb Guy
John C. Meier
as Paul
Ed Jackson
as Motorcycle Cop
Daniel R. Suhart
as Orderly
Trey Callaway
as Soc (uncredited)
Ronald Colby
as College Professor (uncredited)
Flea
as Soc (uncredited)
Cam Neely
as Soc (uncredited)
Jonnie Parnell
as Hospital Lab Tech (uncredited)
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