The James Dean Story

Synopsis

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.

Top 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

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