The Outsider
“His most electrifying role!”
Synopsis
Ira Hayes, a young Pima Indian, enlists in the Marine Corps. At boot camp, he is shunned and mocked by everyone, aside from a Marine named Sorenson, who he befriends. They happen to be two of the six marines captured in the famous photograph of Marines raising the U.S. flag on Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima, but Sorenson is killed soon after. Although he is hailed as a hero, Ira's life begins to spiral out of control after the war.
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Tony Curtis
Ira Hamilton Hayes
James Franciscus
Pvt. James B. Sorenson
Gregory Walcott
Sgt. Kiley
Bruce Bennett
Gen. Bridges
Vivian Nathan
Nancy Hayes
Jeffrey Silver
McGruder
Edmund Hashim
Jay Morago
Paul Comi
Sgt. Boyle
Stanley Adams
Noomie
Wayne Heffley
Cpl. Johnson
Ralph Moody
Uncle
James Beck
Tyler
Forrest Compton
John Bradley
Pete Homer
Mr. Alvarez
Mary Patton
Chairlady
Vince Edwards
George
Lynda Day George
Kim
Kathleen Mulqueen
Mrs. Carl Sorenson
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 27, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Stern
- Original Title
- The Outsider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Stewart Stern, William Bradford Huie
Marjorie Fowler
Department Leadership Roster
Delbert Mann
Director
Stewart Stern
Screenplay
Marjorie Fowler
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Outsider
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What is The Outsider about?
Ira Hayes, a young Pima Indian, enlists in the Marine Corps. At boot camp, he is shunned and mocked by everyone, aside from a Marine named Sorenson, who he befriends. They happen to be two of the six marines captured in the famous photograph of Marines raising the U.S. flag on Suribachi during the battle of Iwo Jima, but Sorenson is killed soon after. Although he is hailed as a hero, Ira's life begins to spiral out of control after the war.
Who directed The Outsider?
The Outsider was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in The Outsider?
The principal cast of The Outsider includes Tony Curtis, James Franciscus, Gregory Walcott, Bruce Bennett, Vivian Nathan.
When was The Outsider released and how long is it?
The Outsider was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Outsider?
The Outsider holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).