TMDb Rating
5.4/10
27 verified votes
The James Dean Story (1957)
Documentary
81 min
"The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!"
Plot Summary
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.
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Keywords to include
DocumentaryGeorge W. GeorgeJames DeanMartin Gabel1957
Director
George W. George
Top Cast
James DeanMartin GabelLew BrackerMarvin CarterPatsy D'Amore
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