The Real James Dean

The Real James Dean

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Status

Released

Release Date

Aug 1, 2006

Runtime

0h 51m

Genres

Documentary

Original Title

The Real James Dean

Production Companies

Estate Films

Director

Gary Legon

Description

Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.