The James Dean Story
The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
Documentary
5.4
5.41h 21m
August 13, 1957
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.
Director
Robert Altman
Cast
James Dean
Self (archive footage)
Martin Gabel
Narrator
L
Lew Bracker
Self
M
Marvin Carter
Self
P
Patsy D'Amore
Self
C
Charles Dean
Self
E
Emma Dean
Self
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