The James Dean Story (1957)

5.4/10 81 min Documentary

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.

Cast

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Narrator

Arlene Martel

Self

Christine White

Self

Clint Walker

Self

Natalie Wood

Self

Gig Young

Self

Jayne Mansfield

Self

Rock Hudson

Self

Dennis Hopper

Self

Mickey Hargitay

Self

Clark Gable

Self

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