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The James Dean Story
“The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!”
5.4 / 10• 1957• 1h 21m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
James Dean
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Martin Gabel
Narrator
LB
Lew Bracker
Self
MC
Marvin Carter
Self
PD
Patsy D'Amore
Self
CD
Charles Dean
Self
ED
Emma Dean
Self
Ld
Louis de Liso
Self
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. George W. George's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The James Dean Story is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
