The James Dean Story

George W. George
1957-08-13

The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
5.3
81 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
James Dean Self (archive footage) Unowned
Martin Gabel Narrator Unowned
Lew Bracker Self Unowned
Marvin Carter Self Unowned
Patsy D'Amore Self Unowned
Charles Dean Self Unowned
Emma Dean Self Unowned
Louis de Liso Self Unowned
Arlene Martel Self Unowned
Lili Kardell Self Unowned
Christine White Self Unowned
Clint Walker Self Unowned
Natalie Wood Self Unowned
Gig Young Self Unowned
Jayne Mansfield Self Unowned
Rock Hudson Self Unowned
Dennis Hopper Self Unowned
Mickey Hargitay Self Unowned
Phyllis Gates Self Unowned
Clark Gable Self Unowned