The James Dean Story(1957)
The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
The James Dean Story Synopsis
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.
The James Dean Story (1957) is a documentary film directed by George W. George, released on August 13, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars James Dean, Martin Gabel, Lew Bracker and Marvin Carter. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 29 ratings.
- Director:
- George W. George
- Writers:
- Stewart Stern
- Producers:
- Robert Altman, George W. George
- Composer:
- Leith Stevens
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The James Dean Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Dean
as Self (archive footage)
Martin Gabel
as Narrator
- Lew Bracker
Lew Bracker
as Self
- Marvin Carter
Marvin Carter
as Self
- Patsy D'Amore
Patsy D'Amore
as Self
- Charles Dean
Charles Dean
as Self
- Emma Dean
Emma Dean
as Self
- Louis de Liso
Louis de Liso
as Self
Arlene Martel
as Self
- Lili Kardell
Lili Kardell
as Self
Christine White
as Self
Clint Walker
as Self
Key crew
Directed by George W. George, written by Stewart Stern, produced by Robert Altman and George W. George.
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The James Dean Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 29 ratings.
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The James Dean Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The James Dean Story online?
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The James Dean Story (1957) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The James Dean Story?
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The main cast of The James Dean Story (1957) includes James Dean, Martin Gabel, Lew Bracker, Marvin Carter and Patsy D'Amore. The film was directed by George W. George. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The James Dean Story released?
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The James Dean Story was released on August 13, 1957 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The James Dean Story worth watching?
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The James Dean Story (1957) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 29 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.