The James Dean Story

The James Dean Story

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

5.4 /10 27 votes
August 13, 1957 1h 21m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Robert Altman
Writers Stewart Stern
Studio Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating 5.4/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

James Dean

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Martin Gabel

Narrator

Lew Bracker

Self

Marvin Carter

Self

Patsy D'Amore

Self

Charles Dean

Self

Emma Dean

Self

Louis de Liso

Self

Arlene Martel

Arlene Martel

Self

Lili Kardell

Self

Christine White

Christine White

Self

Clint Walker

Clint Walker

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

The James Dean Story was released on August 13, 1957.

The runtime of The James Dean Story is 1h 21m.

The James Dean Story is a Documentary movie.

The James Dean Story has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 on TMDB.

The James Dean Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The James Dean Story was directed by Robert Altman.

The main cast of The James Dean Story includes James Dean, Martin Gabel, Lew Bracker.

The James Dean Story is originally in English.