Macchio yelled to him from where he’s pictured in the photo: “Hey Leif, that’s for the talent.” And according to C. Thomas Howell, they all lost it, and that’s when they captured the shot.

Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez and Patrick Swayze in 1983's 'The Outsiders ...

Can you imagine Charlie Sheen or Robert Downey Jr. as Daniel LaRusso? It almost could have happened, writes “Karate Kid” star Ralph Macchio in his new memoir.

Rob Lowe and Ralph Macchio remain in awe of their 'Outsiders' castmate Tom Cruise, and think his love for doing stunts started there.

C. Thomas Howell: Michael 'Ponyboy' Curtis The cast of "The Outsiders" includes, from left, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze and Tom Cruise.

C. Thomas Howell opens up about the impact of the book and movie, 'The Outsiders' Then 15, the young actor learned from co-stars Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe and director ...

C. Thomas Howell, who famously played Ponyboy in "The Outsiders," is bringing the movie to Oakmont, Allegheny County, this weekend.

Howell will discuss working with legendary director Francis Ford Coppola as well as co-stars Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, Diane Lane, Leif Garrett and Tom ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - C. Thomas Howell, known for his role as Ponyboy in the 1983 film "The Outsiders," is traveling the country to promote literacy and connect with fans of the classic story.

Nancy Moran/Sygma via Getty Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, C. Thomas Howell, Ralph Macchio, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, and Patrick Swayze as the bad boys of Tulsa in 'The Outsiders' ...