Francis Ford Coppola was drawn to S. E. Hinton's novel Rumble Fish because of the strong personal identification he had with the subject matter — a younger brother who hero-worships an older, intellectually superior brother, which mirrored the relationship between Coppola and his brother, August. A dedication to August appears as the film's final end credit. The director said that he "started to use Rumble Fish as my carrot for what I promised myself when I finished The Outsiders". Halfway through the production of The Outsiders, Coppola decided that he wanted to retain the same production team, stay in Tulsa, and shoot Rumble Fish right after The Outsiders. He wrote the screenplay for Rumble Fish with Hinton on Sundays, their day off from shooting The Outsiders.
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Rumble Fish (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
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- 1 Stewart CopelandDon't Box Me In 4:41
- 2 Stewart CopelandTulsa Tango 3:42
- 3 Stewart CopelandOur Mother Is Alive 4:20
- 4 Stewart CopelandParty at Someone Else's Place 2:26
- 5 Stewart CopelandBiff Gets Stomped By Rusty James 2:27
- 6 Stewart CopelandBrothers On Wheels 4:21
- 7 Stewart CopelandWest Tulsa Story 4:02
- 8 Stewart CopelandTulsa Rags 1:42
- 9 Stewart CopelandFather On the Stairs 3:02
- 10 Stewart CopelandHostile Bridge to Benny's 1:57
- 11 Stewart CopelandYour Mother Is Not Crazy 2:51
- 12 Stewart CopelandPersonal Midget / Cain's Ballroom 6:00
- 13 Stewart CopelandMotorboy's Fate 2:03
Rumble Fish
(1983) " The Motorcycle Boy’s Never Coming Back"
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| Runtime | 1 hr 36 min |
| Budget | $10 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | October 21, 1983 |
| Box Office – Budget | – $7 505 520 |
| Premiere: USA | $2 494 480 October 9, 1983 |
| theaters | 296 |
| rollout | 90 days |
| Digital: World | September 6, 2006 |
| Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking, Profanity, ... |
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| Also Known As | La ley de la calle United States |
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Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother’s reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
Rumble Fish is a novel written by S.E. Hinton, an acclaimed author known for her works that explore the challenges and complexities of adolescence. The book was published in 1975 and is considered a classic in young adult literature.Author: S.E. Hinton
S.E. Hinton is an American writer best known for her young adult novels set in Oklahoma. Her works often deal with themes of teenage angst and rebellion, and she is credited with revolutionizing the young adult genre with her realistic portrayal of teenage life.Book vs. Film
The film adaptation of Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, stays relatively true to the source material, capturing the essence of the novel's themes and characters. However, as with many adaptations, certain elements and nuances of the book are either condensed or altered to fit the cinematic format.Key Differences
- The film emphasizes visual style and atmosphere, which adds a unique layer to the storytelling that is not present in the book.
- Some character dynamics and plot points are adjusted to enhance the film's narrative flow.
Overall, while the film adaptation of Rumble Fish takes creative liberties, it remains a faithful representation of S.E. Hinton's original work, maintaining the core themes and emotional impact of the novel.
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