The James Dean Story
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.
- Overview
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The James Dean Story
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 13, 1957
Runtime
1h 21m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
67%
Original Title
The James Dean Story
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Director
Robert Altman
Description
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.
