Movie·1957·1h 21m
The James Dean Story
The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
Country
United States of America
Language
French
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Stewart Stern
Producer
Robert Altman, George W. George
Music
Leith Stevens
Editor
Robert Altman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
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
// crew
Crew
Robert Altman
Director, Producer, Editor
George W. George
Director, Producer, Editor
Stewart Stern
Screenplay
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
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