James Dean(2001)
The stars that burn brightest burn quickest
James Dean Synopsis
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.
James Dean (2001) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mark Rydell, released on August 4, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi and Enrico Colantoni. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 116 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Rydell
- Writers:
- Israel Horovitz
- Producers:
- George W. Perkins
- Cinematographer:
- Robbie Greenberg
- Composer:
- John Frizzell
- Production:
- Five Mile River Films, Gerber Pictures, Marvin Worth Productions, Splendid Television
- Status:
- Released
James Dean (2001) Trailer
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James Dean Cast & Crew
Main 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
Samuel Gould
as Martin Landau
Amy Rydell
as Christine White
Wendy Benson-Landes
as Julie Harris
Key crew
Directed by Mark Rydell, written by Israel Horovitz, produced by George W. Perkins.
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James Dean Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 116 ratings.
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James Dean – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch James Dean online?
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James Dean (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in James Dean?
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The main cast of James Dean (2001) includes James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni and Edward Herrmann. The film was directed by Mark Rydell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was James Dean released?
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James Dean was released on August 4, 2001 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is James Dean worth watching?
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James Dean (2001) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 116 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for James Dean?
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Yes. The official James Dean trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.