James Dean: Born Cool (2001)

James Dean: Born Cool tells the story of James Dean's rise from small town boy to immortal icon as told by Jimmy's closest family and friends from the perspective of his hometown of Fairmount, Indiana. Made with the full cooperation of the Dean Estate, Born Cool includes unprecedented access to hundreds of rare and never before seen photos and home movies, plus exclusive interviews with those who knew Jimmy best.

Cast (4)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

J

Joan Peacock

Self

D

Dick Purtan

Self

M

Marcus Winslow Jr.

Self

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