James Dean(2001)
“The stars that burn brightest burn quickest”
Overview
The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.
Director
Mark Rydell
Studio
Five Mile River Films
Cast
James Franco
as James Dean
Michael Moriarty
as Winton Dean
Valentina Cervi
as Pier Angeli
Enrico Colantoni
as Elia Kazan
Edward Herrmann
as Raymond Massey
Joanne Linville
as Hedda Hopper
John Pleshette
as Billy Rose
Barry Primus
as Nicholas Ray
David Proval
as Daniel Mann
Samuel Gould
as Martin Landau
Amy Rydell
as Christine White
Wendy Benson-Landes
as Julie Harris
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2001
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Production Companies
Five Mile River Films • Gerber Pictures • Marvin Worth Productions
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What is James Dean about?▼
The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.
Who directed James Dean?▼
James Dean was directed by Mark Rydell and released in 2001. It is a drama, tv movie film.
How long is James Dean?▼
James Dean has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in James Dean?▼
The cast of James Dean includes James Franco as James Dean, Michael Moriarty as Winton Dean, Valentina Cervi as Pier Angeli, Enrico Colantoni as Elia Kazan, Edward Herrmann as Raymond Massey and more.
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