James Dean (1976)

4.7/10 • 94 min • Drama TV Movie

Overview

A dramatization of the story of legendary movie actor James Dean. The film's writer, William Bast, had roomed with Dean in the early '50s, when both were trying to break into films as actors, and was his lover for a time.

Cast

Stephen McHattie

James Dean

Brooke Adams

Beverly

Michael Brandon

William Bast

Meg Foster

Dizzy Sheridan

Candy Clark

Chris White

Dane Clark

James Whitmore

Katherine Helmond

Claire Folger

Amy Irving

Norma Jean

Jayne Meadows

Reva Randall

Julian Burton

Ray

Heather Menzies

Jan

Jack Murdock

Judge

James O'Connell

Mr. Robbins

Leland Palmer

Arlene

Christine White

Secretary

Robert Foxworth

Psychiatrist

Bob Harks

Bartender

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