The Outsider (1961)

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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.

Director: Delbert Mann
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Marjorie Fowler
Production: Universal International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

The Horror of War and Humanity

Keywords

world war ii, native american, based on true story, u.s. marine, iwo jima, pacific theater

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 Outsider stars Tony Curtis, James Franciscus, Gregory Walcott, Bruce Bennett, Vivian Nathan, Jeffrey Silver.
How long is The Outsider?
The Outsider has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Outsider?
The Outsider is a Drama, War film.
Where was The Outsider produced?
The Outsider was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Outsider?
The themes of The Outsider include: The Horror of War and Humanity.