I just thought I would let all the fans of this movie know that their is a new, special edition dvd of this movie out now. It has a bunch of great special features, including 22 minutes of never before seen footage, audio commentary, casting footage, as well as a bunch of other great stuff. This is definitely a must see dvd for any Outsiders fan!! I'll be renting it tomorrow for sure!!

Editorial Reviews
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Director Francis Coppola's adaptation of the popular S.E. Hinton novel about the price of rebellious youth is notable chiefly for the stunning cast of young actors who went on to rich and varied careers. In supporting roles, the film features the likes of Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Diane Lane, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, and Tom Waits, among others. The story centers on two rival gangs in the early 1960s Midwest, and the violent turf wars that escalate and tragically claim young lives. C. Thomas Howell plays the central character who yearns to prove himself and be accepted by his older brothers' gang, while at the same time finding his first love and dreaming of a life beyond his dead end existence. Geared toward the teenage crowd, the film nonetheless features some fine direction from Coppola in a story that evokes memories of the classic coming-of-age films of the 1950s. --Robert Lane --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition.

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No one was surprised when Francis Ford Coppola revisited Apocalypse Now, but his overhaul of The Outsiders raised a few eyebrows. Here was a modestly successful film better remembered for its Brat Pack cast than its Oscar-winning director, but The Complete Novel succeeds in bringing more of S.E. Hinton's young adult classic to the screen along with Coppola's epic vision. The story remains the same: The working class greasers and wealthy Socs ("Socials") of Tulsa, OK, circa 1966, are at war.... read more

Description
In 1983, Francis Ford Coppola's film of S.E. Hinton's novel struck a powerful chord with audiences, capturing the intense feelings of being caught between childhood and adulthood, and not belonging anywhere. Decades later, Coppola has revisited the film and reintegrated 22 minutes of character-enriching footage, including a new beginnning and ending more true to the book. A rousing new rock-n-roll soundtrack featuring six songs from Elvis Presley and other music greats make this new version of The Outsiders one of movie history's great rediscoveries.

Actors: Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, See more
Directors: Francis Ford Coppola
Format: color, closed-captioned
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)

Studio: Warner Home Video
DVD Release Date: September 20, 2005
Run Time: 91 min
Average Customer Review: Based on 243 Reviews
DVD Features:
Available Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
Available Audio Tracks: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Disc 1:
New restored version with 22 minutes of new footage, including a new beginnning and ending, plus a new soundtrack score
New introduction and commentary by director Francis Ford Coppola
New introduction and commentary by Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, and Diane Lane
Disc 2:
10 minutes of additional scenes
Making-of documentary: Staying Gold: A Look Back at The Outsiders
The Casting of The Outsiders, including never-before-seen screen tests and auditions
Seven cast members read selections from the book
S.E. Hinton on Location in Tulsa
NBC News Today segment: The Outsiders Started by Student Petition
1983 & 2005 theatrical trailers

DVD Features:
Additional Scenes:10 Minutes of Additional Scenes
Audio Commentary:New Introduction and Commentary by Director Francis Ford CoppolaNew Introduction and Commentary by Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, C. Thomas Howell, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe and Diane Lane
Documentaries:The Casting of The OutsidersStaying Gold: A Look Back at the OutsidersS.E. Hinton on Location in Tulsa
Featurette:NBC Today Segment: The Outsiders Started by School PetitionReadings: Seven cast members do readings of the book.
Other:Fred Roos and the Casting of The Outsiders, Including Never-Before-Seen Screen Tests and Auditions
Theatrical Trailer:1983 Theatrical Trailer

I saw this movie a long time ago & i really liked it. I'm a Matt Dillon & Diane Lane fan. Another movie i liked with Matt & Diane is The Big Town. I used to have it on videotape. I gotta get that on videotape again. The sex scenes between Matt & Diane were nice in The Big Town. Diane is a freak. The Outsiders made Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, C Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Tom Cruise, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, Diane Lane stars. It's a shame Patrick, Rob, C Thomas Howell, Ralph, Emilio have disappeared. I saw Rob Lowe on a new tv show that comes on the Lifetime channel. I forgot the name of it.

It really is an awesome movie. I saw it for the first time 7 years ago. My mom had been trying to get me to watch it for years, saying: I think you'll be able to relate to this movie. Finally, I gave in and watched it, and it became one of my all time favorites. I love the Stevie Wonder song in the movie: Stay Gold. I heard that this new two disc DVD has a whole new soundtrack, to go along with the 22 minutes of extra footage that was taken out of the original. Plus, with all the commentary, and casting editions, this is a definite must see for all fans of this film!! I haven't seen that movie that you mentioned, but I'm also a Diane Lane, and Matt Dillon fan, so I'll check it out. Have you seen Matt in the movie Crash?? I think it's his greatest performance yet!!

Ohhh I wanna get this. It is available in most stores or can you only purchase it online?

I think you can buy it in most stores, but I'm not sure. I'm seeing commercials for it everyday, so I'd think you'd be able to. I was surprised to see that neither blockbuster or Hollywood video had them though. I'm just going to have to wait until I get paid before I can buy it.

I love this movie, I'm gonna get the SE DVD soon :D

I've been to Best Buy, Circuit City, and Target... NONE of them had it. I just ordered it from Amazon, so I should be getting it soon with the new Batman Special Editon Anthology!

Little Mel i saw Crash. That's a good movie. Matt Dillon's character was somethin else especially in the scene when he was friskin Thandie Newton under her dress & touchin her legs when him & Ryan Phillippe pulled over her & Terrence Howard.