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The James Dean Story

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Tuesday, August 13 1957
67 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of James DeanJames Dean. James Dean would have been no older than 24 in The James Dean Story as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 08 1931 –
Died: Fri, Sep 30 1955
Portrait of Martin GabelMartin Gabel. Martin Gabel was 45 in The James Dean Story as 'Narrator'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 19 1912 –
Died: Thu, May 22 1986
Portrait of Lew BrackerLew Bracker. Lew Bracker was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marvin CarterMarvin Carter. Marvin Carter was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patsy D'AmorePatsy D'Amore. Patsy D'Amore was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles DeanCharles Dean. Charles Dean was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Emma DeanEmma Dean. Emma Dean was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis de LisoLouis de Liso. Louis de Liso was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Arlene MartelArlene Martel. Arlene Martel was 21 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 14 1936 –
Died: Tue, Aug 12 2014
Portrait of Lili KardellLili Kardell. Lili Kardell was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Christine WhiteChristine White. Christine White was 31 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, May 04 1926 –
Died: Sun, Apr 14 2013
Portrait of Clint WalkerClint Walker. Clint Walker was 30 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Mon, May 30 1927 –
Died: Mon, May 21 2018
Portrait of Natalie WoodNatalie Wood. Natalie Wood was 19 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 20 1938 –
Died: Sun, Nov 29 1981
Portrait of Gig YoungGig Young. Gig Young was 43 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 04 1913 –
Died: Thu, Oct 19 1978
Portrait of Jayne MansfieldJayne Mansfield. Jayne Mansfield was 24 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 19 1933 –
Died: Thu, Jun 29 1967
Portrait of Rock HudsonRock Hudson. Rock Hudson was 31 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 17 1925 –
Died: Wed, Oct 02 1985
Portrait of Dennis HopperDennis Hopper. Dennis Hopper was 21 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Sun, May 17 1936 –
Died: Sat, May 29 2010
Portrait of Mickey HargitayMickey Hargitay. Mickey Hargitay was 31 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Wed, Jan 06 1926 –
Died: Thu, Sep 14 2006
Portrait of Phyllis GatesPhyllis Gates. Phyllis Gates was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clark GableClark Gable. Clark Gable was 56 in The James Dean Story as 'Self'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 01 1901 –
Died: Wed, Nov 16 1960

Crew

Portrait of Robert AltmanRobert Altman. Robert Altman was 32 in The James Dean Story as 'Director, Editor, Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 20 1925 –
Died: Mon, Nov 20 2006
Portrait of George W. GeorgeGeorge W. George. George W. George was 37 in The James Dean Story as 'Director, Producer, Editor'
Birthday: Sun, Feb 08 1920 –
Died: Wed, Nov 07 2007
Portrait of Stewart SternStewart Stern. Stewart Stern was 35 in The James Dean Story as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Wed, Mar 22 1922 –
Died: Mon, Feb 02 2015
Portrait of Cathey BurrowCathey Burrow. Cathey Burrow was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Sound Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leith StevensLeith Stevens. Leith Stevens was 47 in The James Dean Story as 'Original Music Composer, Music'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 13 1909 –
Died: Thu, Jul 23 1970
Portrait of Chet BakerChet Baker. Chet Baker was 27 in The James Dean Story as 'Musician'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 23 1929 –
Died: Fri, May 13 1988
Portrait of Bud ShankBud Shank. Bud Shank was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Musician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maurice BinderMaurice Binder. Maurice Binder was 31 in The James Dean Story as 'Title Designer'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 25 1925 –
Died: Tue, Apr 09 1991
Portrait of James NelsonJames Nelson. James Nelson was 24 in The James Dean Story as 'Sound Designer'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 25 1932 –
Died: Wed, Jun 18 2014
Portrait of Jack KirschnerJack Kirschner. Jack Kirschner was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Sound Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bert SchoenfeldBert Schoenfeld. Bert Schoenfeld was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Sound Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis Clyde StoumenLouis Clyde Stoumen. Louis Clyde Stoumen was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of David Stone MartinDavid Stone Martin. David Stone Martin was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Title Graphics'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Louis LombardoLouis Lombardo. Louis Lombardo was >> in The James Dean Story as 'Production Office Assistant'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday