The Outsider
Synopsis
Michael Flaherty (Craig Wasson), an American Vietnam veteran of Irish descent, returns to Belfast to join the cause of his grandfather, Seamus (Sterling Hayden). Soon he finds that he is not as welcomed in his home country as he imagined he would be. Even worse, he's the target of an IRA assassination plot designed to make the British forces look bad in order to elicit financial support from wealthy Americans.
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Craig Wasson
Michael Flaherty
Sterling Hayden
Seamus Flaherty
Patricia Quinn
Siobhan
Niall O'Brien
Emmett Donovan
T. P. McKenna
John Russell
Niall Tóibín
The Farmer
Frank Grimes
Tony Coyle
Elizabeth Begley
Mrs Cochran
Bosco Hogan
Finbar Donovan
Ray McAnally
MacWhirter
J.G. Devlin
Sean Tweeny
Joe Dowling
Pat
Aiden Grennell
Hanlan
Joe McPartland
Joe McDermott
Des Cave
Kevin McCann
Joe Lynch
Sean Thompson
David Collings
Maj. Nigel Percival
Allan Cuthbertson
Stanley
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 2, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Luraschi
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Luraschi
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- The Outsider
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Luraschi
Tony Luraschi
Ken Thorne
Ricardo Aronovich
Catherine Kelber
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Luraschi
Director
Tony Luraschi
Writer
Catherine Kelber
Editor
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Ricardo Aronovich
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Outsider.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Outsider
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Outsider about?
Michael Flaherty (Craig Wasson), an American Vietnam veteran of Irish descent, returns to Belfast to join the cause of his grandfather, Seamus (Sterling Hayden). Soon he finds that he is not as welcomed in his home country as he imagined he would be. Even worse, he's the target of an IRA assassination plot designed to make the British forces look bad in order to elicit financial support from wealthy Americans.
Who directed The Outsider?
The Outsider was directed by Tony Luraschi.
Who stars in The Outsider?
The principal cast of The Outsider includes Craig Wasson, Sterling Hayden, Patricia Quinn, Niall O'Brien, T. P. McKenna.
When was The Outsider released and how long is it?
The Outsider was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Outsider?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Outsider was composed by Ken Thorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Outsider?
The Outsider holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).