The James Dean Story

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

Jan 14 1957 Approved 1h 21m
Biography, 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, outtakes from East of Eden, footage of the opening night of Giant, and Dean's ironic PSA for safe driving.

Plot

This documentary, which was undertaken soon after James Dean's death, looks at Dean's life through the use of still photographs with narration, and interviews with many of the people involved in his short life. Interviewees include the aunt and uncle who raised him after his mother's death (when James was 9), his fraternal grandparents, a cabdriver friend in New York City, and the owner of his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. James's father, who was alive when the film was made, does not get a single mention.

Written by

Stewart Stern

Directed by

Robert Altman, George W. George

Cast

Martin Gabel, James Dean, Lew Bracker

Crew

View crew

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English, Français

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
753
Average Rating
6.2 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA