The James Dean Story

Directed by Robert Altman, George W. George

Written by Stewart Stern

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

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Martin Gabel

Narrator

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Lew Bracker

Self

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Marvin Carter

Self

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Patsy D'Amore

Self

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Charles Dean

Self

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Emma Dean

Self

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Louis de Liso

Self

Arlene Martel

Self

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Lili Kardell

Self

Christine White

Self

Clint Walker

Self