The James Dean Story (1957)

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

Directed by Robert Altman1h 21mDocumentary

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.

Year
1957
Country
US
Language
English
Release date
13 August 1957
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5.6 (29)
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James Dean
James Dean
Self (archive footage)
Martin Gabel
Martin Gabel
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L
Lew Bracker
Self
M
Marvin Carter
Self
P
Patsy D'Amore
Self
C
Charles Dean
Self
E
Emma Dean
Self
L
Louis de Liso
Self
Arlene Martel
Arlene Martel
Self
L
Lili Kardell
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
Mickey Hargitay
Mickey Hargitay
Self
P
Phyllis Gates
Self
Clark Gable
Clark Gable
Self

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