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If you’re an 18-29 year old male, you probably didn’t know that after he made The Godfather, Godfather 2, and Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola made a small movie called RUMBLEFISH which had an all-star cast, including Dennis Hopper , Laurence Fishburne , Nicolas Cage and Diane Lane . This story might sound familiar, even personal. Let me know if you can relate to any of it. The main character is Rusty James played by Matt Dillon . He is in his late teens and he likes gang fights. Or is he just compelled to fight? He, like everyone else, idolizes Motorcycle Boy played by Mickey Rourke , who is in his twenties and the former leader of their gang. He also happens to be Rusty James’ older brother.  The backdrop: it’s a confusing time in small town America. The world seems to be turning upside down. The time of street gangs is ending or has ended. Now, finding one's purpose and personal identity, getting respect, is not easy, especially for Rusty James. He feels like he should'