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Diane Lane Says Tom Cruise Ensured Knocked-Out Tooth Look for The Outsiders Rumble Scene

Lane is sharing the memory during press for her new film Anniversary.

Overview

  • Lane told People she was impressed that Cruise made sure his tooth appeared knocked out for the rumble sequence, calling it a sign of commitment.
  • Francis Ford Coppola said in 2022 that Cruise would willingly chip a tooth if the role required it, citing the actor’s drive to create an authentic character.
  • Rob Lowe affirmed on a 2023 Table for Two podcast that the long-circulating rumor about Cruise removing a tooth cap was true.
  • Lane recalled long night shoots on The Outsiders and described observing the young male cast’s roughhousing as the only woman in that environment.
  • Lane discussed the recollection this week in tandem with appearances for Anniversary, a Lionsgate release now in theaters.