The Real James Dean
2006
Documentary
Overview
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.
Cast
James Dean
Archival Footage
Dennis Hopper
Self
Rod Steiger
Self
David Dalton
Self
Danny Sugerman
Self
Nick James
Self
Don Medford
Self
Eli Wallach
Self
Leonard Rosenman
Self
Frank Mazzola
Self
Directors
Gary Legon
