Poster of The James Dean Story

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
66 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)'.
Sun, Feb 08 1931 –
Fri, Sep 30 1955
Portrait of Martin GabelMartin Gabel
Martin Gabel was
45 in The James Dean Story
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jun 19 1912 –
Thu, May 22 1986
Portrait of Lew BrackerLew Bracker
Lew Bracker was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Marvin CarterMarvin Carter
Marvin Carter was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Patsy D'AmorePatsy D'Amore
Patsy D'Amore was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Charles DeanCharles Dean
Charles Dean was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Emma DeanEmma Dean
Emma Dean was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Louis de LisoLouis de Liso
Louis de Liso was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Arlene MartelArlene Martel
Arlene Martel was
21 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 14 1936 –
Tue, Aug 12 2014
Portrait of Lili KardellLili Kardell
Lili Kardell was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Christine WhiteChristine White
Christine White was
31 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 04 1926 –
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Portrait of Clint WalkerClint Walker
Clint Walker was
30 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 30 1927 –
Mon, May 21 2018
Portrait of Natalie WoodNatalie Wood
Natalie Wood was
19 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 20 1938 –
Sun, Nov 29 1981
Portrait of Gig YoungGig Young
Gig Young was
43 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 04 1913 –
Thu, Oct 19 1978
Portrait of Jayne MansfieldJayne Mansfield
Jayne Mansfield was
24 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 19 1933 –
Thu, Jun 29 1967
Portrait of Rock HudsonRock Hudson
Rock Hudson was
31 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 17 1925 –
Wed, Oct 02 1985
Portrait of Dennis HopperDennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper was
21 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 17 1936 –
Sat, May 29 2010
Portrait of Mickey HargitayMickey Hargitay
Mickey Hargitay was
31 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 06 1926 –
Thu, Sep 14 2006
Portrait of Phyllis GatesPhyllis Gates
Phyllis Gates was
>> in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
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Portrait of Clark GableClark Gable
Clark Gable was
56 in The James Dean Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 01 1901 –
Wed, Nov 16 1960

Crew

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