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Rumble Fish is a 1983 American drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel by S. E. Hinton. It depicts the relationship between a former gang leader and his younger brother, who aspires to follow in his footsteps.
Find out who starred in and worked on the 1983 film Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and based on the novel by S.E. Hinton. See the full cast and crew list, including actors, producers, writers, composers, and more.
Rumble Fish: Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. With Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane, Dennis Hopper. 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.
- Francis Ford Coppola
- 2 min
Disaffected and restless, Rusty James (Matt Dillon) is spoiling for a fight. Abandoned by his mother and living with his alcoholic father (Dennis Hopper), he hangs out with his girlfriend, Patty ...
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- Francis Ford Coppola
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- Matt Dillon
“Rumble Fish” gives you emotions, looks and sounds rather than story; afterwards, you feel like you’ve seen a gang movie, but you’re not sure which one. The film is all in black and white, except for a couple of piranha in a fish tank at the pet store; they’re red and blue.
A film about a teenage gang leader who idolizes his older brother, a former gang leader and a mysterious motorcycle rider. The film explores themes of identity, violence, and family through the contrast between the brothers' lives and the rumbles they witness.
Details. Rumble Fish, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, is a 1983 film adaptation of S.E. Hinton’s novel that explores themes of youth disillusionment and sibling rivalry. The story centers on Rusty James, played by Matt Dillon, a troubled teenager living in his brother's shadow, portrayed by Mickey Rourke.
