The film starred:
* Ralph Macchio as Johnny Cade
* Matt Dillon as Dallas "Dally" Winston
* C. Thomas Howell as Ponyboy Curtis
* Rob Lowe as Sodapop Curtis
* Patrick Swayze as Darrel "Darry" Curtis
* Emilio Estevez as Keith "Two Bit" Matthews
* Diane Lane as Sherry "Cherry" Valance
* Leif Garrett as Bob Sheldon
It's easy to see how you might confuse him with another famous 80s teen heartthrob, especially since both he and Rob Lowe were frequently cast in similar roles around the same time. 😉