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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.

Top 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

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.

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