Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola adapted a novel about teen street gangs into this 1983 film. Ralph Macchio and C. Thomas Howell are two tough guys who get into a fight with some rich kids. When one of the rich kids is killed, they run to their leader, Matt Dillon, for help. Diane Lane plays the girl they're all in love with. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With Patrick Swayze and Emilio Estevez. Categories: Crime, Drama, Romance. Year: 1983.
C. Thomas Howell in The Outsiders
Elliot (Henry Thomas) is a young boy who discovers a friendly little alien left behind by his companions on a late night visit to Earth. Along with his siblings, Michael (Robert MacNaughton) and Gertie (Drew Barrymore), Elliot bonds with E.T. before learning that he needs to contact his home planet so that he can be picked up. But, when government agents move in, Elliot's connection with E.T. puts his life in danger and the loveable alien's return is put in jeopardy. Directed by Steven Spielberg. With Dee Wallace-Stone, Peter Coyote and Sean Frye. Categories: Cult Classics, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi. Year: 1982.
C. Thomas Howell in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial