The Outsider
1961, English. Directed by Delbert Mann.
His most electrifying role!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Delbert MannDirector
- Tony CurtisIra Hamilton Hayes
- James FranciscusPvt. James B. Sorenson
- Gregory WalcottSgt. Kiley
- Bruce BennettGen. Bridges
- Vivian NathanNancy Hayes
- Jeffrey SilverMcGruder
- Edmund HashimJay Morago
- Paul ComiSgt. Boyle
- Stanley AdamsNoomie
- Wayne HeffleyCpl. Johnson
- Ralph MoodyUncle
- James BeckTyler
Details
- Released
- 27 December 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stewart Stern, William Bradford Huie
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What The Outsider is based on
The Outsider is based on a true story.
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The Outsider runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
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The Outsider is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Outsider on?
The Outsider isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 December 1961. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Outsider?
If you liked The Outsider, try Sands of Iwo Jima, Hell to Eternity, Paisan.
Who directed The Outsider?
The Outsider (1961) was directed by Delbert Mann and stars Tony Curtis, James Franciscus, Gregory Walcott.
What is The Outsider based on?
The Outsider is based on a true story.