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The James Dean Story

66% | Aug 13, 1957 | 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.

Featured Crew

Robert Altman
Director
Stewart Stern
Screenplay

Cast

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James Dean
Self (archive footage)
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Martin Gabel
Narrator

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