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The James Dean Story

The James Dean Story

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The James Dean Story
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 1957-08-13
  • Runtime: 81 minutes
  • Rating: 5.423/10 (26 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.9126
  • Languages: French, English

Cast & Crew

James Dean

James Dean

as Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

as Narrator

Lew Bracker

Lew Bracker

as Self

Marvin Carter

Marvin Carter

as Self

Patsy D'Amore

Patsy D'Amore

as Self

Charles Dean

Charles Dean

as Self

Emma Dean

Emma Dean

as Self

Louis de Liso

Louis de Liso

as Self

Arlene Martel

Arlene Martel

as Self

Lili Kardell

Lili Kardell

as Self

Gallery

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The James Dean Story?

The James Dean Story is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1957-08-13.

Who are the main actors in The James Dean Story?

The main cast includes James Dean, Martin Gabel, Lew Bracker, Marvin Carter, Patsy D'Amore, .

Where can I watch The James Dean Story online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The James Dean Story is available.

Is The James Dean Story based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The James Dean Story?

The James Dean Story has an IMDb rating of 5.423/10 based on 26 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The James Dean Story?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The James Dean Story?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The James Dean Story filmed?

The James Dean Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The James Dean Story?

The total runtime of The James Dean Story is 81 minutes.

Is The James Dean Story suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The James Dean Story?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The James Dean Story.

Does The James Dean Story have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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