The James Dean Story

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

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.

Director: Robert Altman

Cast

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Narrator

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Lew Bracker

Self

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Marvin Carter

Self

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Patsy D'Amore

Self

C

Charles Dean

Self

E

Emma Dean

Self

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Louis de Liso

Self