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Draft:Johnny Cade

Johnny Cade
The Outsiders character
First appearance
Created byS. E. Hinton
Portrayed byRalph Macchio (1983 film)
Sky Lakota-Lynch (2023 stage musical)
Age16 years
In-universe information
GenderMale
OccupationHigh school student
AffiliationGreasers
FamilyUnnamed mother
Unnamed father
NationalityAmerican
ResidenceTulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Johnny Cade is a fictional character and a supporting protagonist in S.E. Hinton's 1967 novel, The Outsiders. The character is significant as the breakthrough role of Ralph Macchio, who famously portrayed him on screen in Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film adaptation of the novel. Sky Lakota-Lynch originated the role on stage in the 2023 stage musical adaptation.[1][2]

  1. ^ Krischer, Hayley (March 12, 2017). "Why 'The Outsiders' Lives On: A Teenage Novel Turns 50". The New York Times – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Tensley, Brandon (June 14, 2017). "The Enduring Fascination of S.E. Hinton's 'The Outsiders'". Pacific Standard.

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