The James Dean Story

The James Dean Story (1957)

5.6 81 min Movie
Documentary

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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Cast

James Dean James Dean Self (archive footage)
Martin Gabel Martin Gabel Narrator
Lew Bracker Lew Bracker Self
Marvin Carter Marvin Carter Self
Patsy D'Amore Patsy D'Amore Self
Charles Dean Charles Dean Self
Emma Dean Emma Dean Self
Louis de Liso Louis de Liso Self
Arlene Martel Arlene Martel Self
Lili Kardell Lili Kardell Self
Christine White Christine White Self
Clint Walker Clint Walker Self

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