The James Dean Story
The James Dean Story

The James Dean Story

The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!

5.481 min
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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 8/13/1957

Runtime: 81 min

Director: Robert Altman

Writers: Stewart Stern

Top Cast

James Dean

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Narrator

Arlene Martel

Arlene Martel

Self

Christine White

Christine White

Self

Clint Walker

Clint Walker

Self

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Self

Gig Young

Gig Young

Self

Jayne Mansfield

Jayne Mansfield

Self

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Self

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Self

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