Too late. The Outsiders movie. The Outsiders (novel) The story in the book takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1965,[2] but it is never stated in the book.
Plot summary When Dallas comes to get them, he reveals that the fights between the rival groups have exploded in intensity since Bob's death. Johnny decides to turn himself in, but the boys then notice that the church has caught on fire and several children are trapped inside. When Johnny and Ponyboy rush to rescue them, burning timber falls on Johnny, breaking his back.