10 Questions
Who directed the film adaptation of The Outsiders?
Francis Ford Coppola
When was The Outsiders film released in the United States?
1983
Who inspired Francis Ford Coppola to make the film?
A librarian and her students
Which actor made his feature film debut in The Outsiders?
Rob Lowe
Which genre did The Outsiders help spark in the 1980s?
Brat Pack
Who is the author of the book 'The Outsider'?
Colin Wilson
In 'The Outsider', which artist's works and life are NOT explored by Colin Wilson?
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
In his journal, Colin Wilson compares himself to the characters from which authors' works?
Dostoevsky and Rilke
What is the main focus of 'The Outsider' by Colin Wilson?
The psyche of the Outsider
When did Colin Wilson start writing 'The Outsider'?
Christmas Day, 1954
Study Notes
The Outsiders Film Adaptation
- The film adaptation of The Outsiders was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
- The film was released in the United States in 1983.
Inspiration and Casting
- Francis Ford Coppola was inspired to make the film by a school librarian and her students.
- Tom Cruise made his feature film debut in The Outsiders.
Impact on 1980s Film Genre
- The Outsiders helped spark the "brat pack" film genre in the 1980s.
Colin Wilson's 'The Outsider'
- Colin Wilson is the author of the book 'The Outsider'.
- Wilson's book does not explore the works and life of George Orwell.
- In his journal, Colin Wilson compares himself to characters from the works of authors like Dostoevsky, Nietzsche, and Van Gogh.
- The main focus of 'The Outsider' by Colin Wilson is the concept of alienation.
- Colin Wilson started writing 'The Outsider' in 1954.
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