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Ralph Macchio Recalls Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Curveballs’ on ‘Outsiders’ Set


Ralph Macchio is recalling Francis Ford Coppola’s intense direction on the set of ‘The Outsiders,’ noting he would always get ‘curveballs’ thrown at him as a young actor

Macchio said he also “loved that rehearsal process.” The film was his big break alongside other young up-and-comers including Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe and Emilio Estevez. Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Ralph Macchio, Thomas C. Howell and Tom Cruise on the set of “The Outsiders.”Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images“Listen, he’s given birth to so many careers,” he told Us of Coppola. At the premiere’s red carpet in July, he reflected on his favorite moment filming the original Karate Kid alongside the late Pat Morita(Mr. Miyagi) after his experience on The Outsiders.

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