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The James Dean Story (1957)

1957-08-13 · 1h 21m · EN
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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.

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Robert AltmanDirectorGeorge W. GeorgeDirector

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James DeanJames DeanSelf (archive footage)Martin GabelMartin GabelNarratorLew BrackerLew BrackerMarvin CarterMarvin CarterPatsy D'AmorePatsy D'AmoreCharles DeanCharles DeanEmma DeanEmma DeanLouis de LisoLouis de LisoArlene MartelArlene MartelSelfLili KardellLili KardellClint WalkerClint WalkerSelfNatalie WoodNatalie WoodSelf

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What is The James Dean Story about?

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.

How long is The James Dean Story?

The James Dean Story has a runtime of 81 minutes.

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