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The James Dean Story (1957)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Robert Altman
  • Profile picture of James Dean
    Self (archive footage) James Dean
  • Profile picture of Martin Gabel
    Narrator Martin Gabel
  • Profile picture of Arlene Martel
    Self Arlene Martel
  • Profile picture of Christine White
    Self Christine White
  • Profile picture of Clint Walker
    Self Clint Walker
  • Profile picture of Natalie Wood
    Self Natalie Wood
  • Profile picture of Gig Young
    Self Gig Young
  • Profile picture of Jayne Mansfield
    Self Jayne Mansfield

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