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The James Dean Story

MOVIE • 1957

The James Dean Story

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

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.

TMDB ★ 2.8/5Votes: 29
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Top Cast

James Dean

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Narrator

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Lew Bracker

Self

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Marvin Carter

Self

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Patsy D'Amore

Self

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Charles Dean

Self

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Emma Dean

Self

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Louis de Liso

Self

Arlene Martel

Arlene Martel

Self

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Lili Kardell

Self

Christine White

Christine White

Self

Clint Walker

Clint Walker

Self

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Self

Gig Young

Gig Young

Self

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Status

Released

Release

August 13, 1957

Runtime

81 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

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