The James Dean Story (1957)

5.6/10 • 81 min • Documentary

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.

Cast

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Narrator

Arlene Martel

Christine White

Clint Walker

Natalie Wood

Gig Young

Jayne Mansfield

Rock Hudson

Dennis Hopper

Mickey Hargitay

Clark Gable

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