James Dean: A Portrait(1995)
James Dean: A Portrait Synopsis
A look at the legacy of icon actor James Dean on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. The special follows his life and career, with obvious attention to the three big films that made him a legend; and interviews with the people who knew him.
James Dean: A Portrait (1995) is a documentary film directed by Gary Legon, released on September 30, 1995 with a runtime of 56m. It stars James Dean, Rip Torn, Sal Mineo and Graham Nash. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Gary Legon
- Writers:
- Gary Legon, David Dalton
- Producers:
- Gary Legon, Sarah Legon
- Status:
- Released
James Dean: A Portrait Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Dean
as Self (archive footage)
Rip Torn
as Self (Narrator)
Sal Mineo
as Self (archive footage)
Graham Nash
as Self
- Joan Winslow Peacock
Joan Winslow Peacock
as Self
- Bob Pulley
Bob Pulley
as Self
Rod Steiger
as Self
Steve Allen
as Self
Jayne Meadows
as Self
- Don Medford
Don Medford
as Self
Eli Wallach
as Self
Leonard Rosenman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Gary Legon, written by Gary Legon and David Dalton, produced by Gary Legon and Sarah Legon.
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James Dean: A Portrait Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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James Dean: A Portrait – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in James Dean: A Portrait?
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The main cast of James Dean: A Portrait (1995) includes James Dean, Rip Torn, Sal Mineo, Graham Nash and Joan Winslow Peacock. The film was directed by Gary Legon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was James Dean: A Portrait released?
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James Dean: A Portrait was released on September 30, 1995 and runs for 56m.
Is James Dean: A Portrait worth watching?
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James Dean: A Portrait (1995) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.