Movie Description

The James Dean Story

(1957)

Overview

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.

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Facts

Original TitleThe James Dean Story

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1957-08-13

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 21m

Production CompaniesWarner Bros. Pictures

Genres

  • Documentary