The James Dean Story

The James Dean Story (1957)

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

Documentary

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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  • Release Date: 1957-08-13
  • Runtime: 1h 21min
  • Directors: Robert Altman, George W. George.

Where to Watch The James Dean Story Online

You can now watch The James Dean Story online on the following streaming services in the United States.

    • Cast

    • James Dean

      Self (archive footage)

    • Martin Gabel

      Narrator

    • Lew Bracker

      Self

    • Marvin Carter

      Self

    • Patsy D'Amore

      Self

    • Charles Dean

      Self

    • Emma Dean

      Self

    • Louis de Liso

      Self

    • Arlene Martel

      Self

    • Lili Kardell

      Self

    • Christine White

      Self

    • Clint Walker

      Self

    • Natalie Wood

      Self

    • Gig Young

      Self

    • Jayne Mansfield

      Self

    • Rock Hudson

      Self

    • Dennis Hopper

      Self

    • Mickey Hargitay

      Self

    • Phyllis Gates

      Self

    • Clark Gable

      Self

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