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The Real James Dean

The Real James Dean

From Indiana Farmboy to Hollywood Legend

Genres

Documentary

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Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

51 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 August 2006

Country

United States of America

Cast

James Dean

James Dean

Archival Footage

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Self

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Self

David Dalton

David Dalton

Self

Danny Sugerman

Danny Sugerman

Self

Nick James

Nick James

Self

Don Medford

Don Medford

Self

Eli Wallach

Eli Wallach

Self

Leonard Rosenman

Leonard Rosenman

Self

Frank Mazzola

Frank Mazzola

Self

George Barris

George Barris

Self

Corey Allen

Corey Allen

Self

Qarie Marshall

Qarie Marshall

Narrator

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