James Dean: The First American Teenager(1975)
James Dean: The First American Teenager Synopsis
Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975) is a documentary film directed by Ray Connolly, released on September 30, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 20m. It stars Stacy Keach, James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Ray Connolly
- Producers:
- David Puttnam, Sanford Lieberson
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Hannan
- Production:
- Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems, National Film Trustee Company
- Status:
- Released
James Dean: The First American Teenager Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stacy Keach
as Narrator (voice)
James Dean
as Self (archive footage)
Natalie Wood
as Self
Sal Mineo
as Self
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self
Maila Nurmi
as Self
Leslie Caron
as Self
Dennis Hopper
as Self
Corey Allen
as Self
Jack Larson
as Self
Nicholas Ray
as Self
Carroll Baker
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Ray Connolly, produced by David Puttnam and Sanford Lieberson.
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James Dean: The First American Teenager Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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James Dean: The First American Teenager – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in James Dean: The First American Teenager?
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The main cast of James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975) includes Stacy Keach, James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and Sammy Davis Jr.. The film was directed by Ray Connolly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was James Dean: The First American Teenager released?
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James Dean: The First American Teenager was released on September 30, 1975 and runs for 1h 20m.
Is James Dean: The First American Teenager worth watching?
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James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.