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The James Dean Story
The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Released two years after James Dean's death, this documentary chronicles his short life and career via black-and-white still photographs, interviews with the aunt and uncle who raised him, his paternal grandparents, a New York City cabdriver friend, the owner of his favorite Los Angeles restaurant, outtakes from East of Eden, footage of the opening night of Giant, and Dean's ironic PSA for safe driving.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
81 min
Release Date
1957-08-13
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
22
Vote Average
5.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
James Dean
Self (archive footage)
Martin Gabel
Narrator
Lew Bracker
Self
Marvin Carter
Self
Patsy D'Amore
Self
Charles Dean
Self
Emma Dean
Self
Louis de Liso
Self
Arlene Martel
Self
Lili Kardell
Self
Christine White
Self
Clint Walker
Self
Natalie Wood
Self
Gig Young
Self
Jayne Mansfield
Self
Rock Hudson
Self
Dennis Hopper
Self
Mickey Hargitay
Self
Phyllis Gates
Self
Clark Gable
Self
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