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James Dean: The First American Teenager

Plot: Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr
Release Date: Tuesday, September 30 1975
48 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Stacy KeachStacy Keach
Stacy Keach was
34 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jun 02 1941
Portrait of Natalie WoodNatalie Wood
Natalie Wood was
37 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 20 1938 –
Sun, Nov 29 1981
Portrait of Sal MineoSal Mineo
Sal Mineo was
36 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 10 1939 –
Thu, Feb 12 1976
Portrait of Sammy Davis Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr. was
49 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 08 1925 –
Wed, May 16 1990
Portrait of Leslie CaronLeslie Caron
Leslie Caron was
44 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 01 1931
Portrait of Carroll BakerCarroll Baker
Carroll Baker was
44 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 28 1931
Portrait of Maila NurmiMaila Nurmi
Maila Nurmi was
52 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Mon, Dec 11 1922 –
Thu, Jan 10 2008
Portrait of Corey AllenCorey Allen
Corey Allen was
41 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 29 1934 –
Sun, Jun 27 2010
Portrait of Dennis HopperDennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper was
39 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 17 1936 –
Sat, May 29 2010
Portrait of Jack LarsonJack Larson
Jack Larson was
47 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 08 1928 –
Sun, Sep 20 2015
Portrait of Nicholas RayNicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray was
64 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Mon, Aug 07 1911 –
Sat, Jun 16 1979
Portrait of James DeanJames Dean
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Feb 08 1931 –
Fri, Sep 30 1955
Portrait of Christine WhiteChristine White
Christine White was
49 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 04 1926 –
Sun, Apr 14 2013

Crew

Portrait of Ray ConnollyRay Connolly
Director
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Portrait of Peter HannanPeter Hannan
Director of Photography
Peter Hannan was
34 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
Sat, Feb 01 1941
Portrait of Mike MolloyMike Molloy
Director of Photography
Mike Molloy was
35 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
Fri, Jan 05 1940
Portrait of David PuttnamDavid Puttnam
Producer
David Puttnam was
34 in James Dean: The First American Teenager
Tue, Feb 25 1941
Portrait of Sanford LiebersonSanford Lieberson
Producer
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Portrait of Peter HollywoodPeter Hollywood
Editor
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Portrait of Edward MarnierEdward Marnier
Assistant Editor
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