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The James Dean Story (1957)

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.

Release: 1957-08-13
Runtime: 81 min
Rating: 5.4 / 10
Cast
James Dean
James Dean
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Martin Gabel
Martin Gabel
Narrator
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Lew Bracker
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Marvin Carter
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Patsy D'Amore
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Charles Dean
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Emma Dean
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Louis de Liso
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Arlene Martel
Arlene Martel
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Lili Kardell
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Christine White
Christine White
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Clint Walker
Clint Walker
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Natalie Wood
Natalie Wood
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Gig Young
Gig Young
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Jayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield
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Rock Hudson
Rock Hudson
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Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
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Mickey Hargitay
Mickey Hargitay
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