Patrick Swayze
In 1984 he and "Outsiders" co-star, Patrick Swayze, reunited for "Grandview, U.S.A.", also with Jamie Lee Curtis, and "Red Dawn", with Patrick Swayze, Charlie Sheen, and Lea Thompson. Howell also had a pivotal role in "Tank", with James Garner and Jenilee Harrison. In 1985 he again starred in the lead role in "Secret Admirer", opposite Lori Loughlin and Kelly Preston.