The James Dean Story

The James Dean Story

Original title: The James Dean Story

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5.4/10

(26)

8/13/1957

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1h 21min

The James Dean Story

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Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Direction: George W. George

Direction: Robert Altman

Producer: Robert Altman, George W. George

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