1957
5.3 (22 votes)
1h 21m
Genres
Documentary
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
The James Dean Story
The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
Overview
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.
Key Crew
Director: Robert Altman, George W. George
Screenplay: Stewart Stern
Producer: George W. George, Robert Altman
Top 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
