The James Dean Story

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1957 · 81 min · Documentary · TMDB 5.6/10

Overview

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.

Directed by Robert Altman

Cast

• James Dean — Self (archive footage)
• Martin Gabel — Narrator
• Lew Bracker — Self
• Marvin Carter — Self
• Patsy D'Amore — Self