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The James Dean 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.

1957 |1h 21m |  Documentary

Cast

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James Dean

Self (archive footage)

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Martin Gabel

Narrator

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Arlene Martel

Self

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Christine White

Self

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Clint Walker

Self

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Natalie Wood

Self

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Gig Young

Self

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Jayne Mansfield

Self

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Rock Hudson

Self

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Dennis Hopper

Self

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Mickey Hargitay

Self

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Clark Gable

Self

More Details

Status

Released

Language

English, French

Budget

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