40-Year-Old Picture of A Young Ralph Macchio Has Sent Fans Into A Detour to Past for this iconic Film

Published 05/10/2023, 10:30 AM EDT

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Before this technology where we can save each and every memory, it was the generation of maintaining physical copies of pictures. People used to keep them safe at all costs. One such never before seen picture of the Cobra Kai star, Ralph Macchio, surfaced on the internet. The picture sent the fandom back to 1983.

The American actor got huge recognition after his iconic role in The Karate Kid movie series. Currently, he is reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso in the fan-favorite spin-off series, Cobra Kai. But the recently resurfaced picture of the actor took us all back to his other iconic movie, The Outsiders. The Outsiders House Museum posted a picture of The Karate Kid fame on their Twitter, sending fans down memory lane.

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Oklahoma seems to be one of the lucky places for Macchio. The Outsiders followed a teen gang named the Greasers in rural Oklahoma. The gang was at odds with the Socials. One time, Greasers Ponyboy and Johnny got into a dispute, ending in the death of a member from Social. It sent the Greasers into hiding. However, soon Ponyboy and Johnny, along with the intense Dallas and their other band mates, must contend with the consequences of their violent lives.

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Although some Greasers tried to achieve redemption, others met tragic ends. This 1983 drama crime film still has a grip on the hearts of the fandom. As soon as the Museum posted the picture of Macchio, fans expressed their happiness.

Fans shower love on Ralph Macchio from 1983

After 4 decades of its release, The Outsiders is a fan-favorite film among the majority of the viewers. They shared their favorite scenes from the film as well.

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How some classic movies just make their homes in the soul of the viewers! They never get old. In fact, with the passing of time, it feels more connected to us. The Outsiders is one of those classic films.

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Fans literally can not stop gushing over young Ralph Macchio from the 80s. While his fans are also waiting for him to come back in the final season of Cobra Kai, tell us what you think about this young Macchio in the comments below.

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Neha Chande

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Meet Neha Chande, an entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, who has written more than 1100 articles. With a Master's degree in English Literature, Neha believes in unbiased journalism. Before delving into her passion for writing and cinema, she taught English and communication skills as a facilitator and lecturer.

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