CinemaOSMovie · 1957 · 1h 21m
The James Dean Story

The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!

56%(29)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byRobert Altman, George W. George

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
EN
Released
August 13, 1957
Studios
Warner Bros. Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
James Dean

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Narrator

Lew Bracker

Self

Marvin Carter

Self

Patsy D'Amore

Self

Charles Dean

Self

Emma Dean

Self

Louis de Liso

Self

Arlene Martel

Arlene Martel

Self

Lili Kardell

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Robert Altman
Robert Altman
George W. George
Written by
Stewart Stern
Stewart Stern
Produced by
Robert Altman
Robert Altman
George W. George

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