The Real James Dean(2006)
From Indiana Farmboy to Hollywood Legend
The Real James Dean Synopsis
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.
The Real James Dean (2006) is a documentary film directed by Gary Legon, released on August 1, 2006 with a runtime of 51m. It stars James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Rod Steiger and David Dalton.
- Director:
- Gary Legon
- Writers:
- David Dalton, Gary Legon
- Production:
- Estate Films
- Status:
- Released
The Real James Dean Cast & Crew
Main cast
James Dean
as Archival Footage
Dennis Hopper
as Self
Rod Steiger
as Self
David Dalton
as Self
- Danny Sugerman
Danny Sugerman
as Self
- Nick James
Nick James
as Self
- Don Medford
Don Medford
as Self
Eli Wallach
as Self
Leonard Rosenman
as Self
- Frank Mazzola
Frank Mazzola
as Self
- George Barris
George Barris
as Self
Corey Allen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Gary Legon, written by David Dalton and Gary Legon.
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The Real James Dean – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Real James Dean?
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The main cast of The Real James Dean (2006) includes James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Rod Steiger, David Dalton and Danny Sugerman. 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 The Real James Dean released?
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The Real James Dean was released on August 1, 2006 and runs for 51m.