The James Dean Story (1957)
The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
1957 · 1h 21m · Documentary
Genres: Documentary
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,…
Director: Robert Altman, George W. George
Writers: Stewart Stern
Music by: Leith Stevens
Editor: Robert Altman, George W. George
Cast
James Dean as Self (archive footage)Martin Gabel as NarratorLew Bracker as SelfMarvin Carter as SelfPatsy D'Amore as SelfCharles Dean as SelfEmma Dean as SelfLouis de Liso as SelfArlene Martel as SelfLili Kardell as SelfChristine White as SelfClint Walker as SelfMore like this
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