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The James Dean Story (1957)

81 min  -  Documentary | Biography  -   30 December 1957 (Sweden)
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This documentary, which was undertaken soon after James Dean's death, looks at Dean's life through the use of still photographs with narration... See full summary »

Directors:

Robert Altman, George W. George

Writer:

Stewart Stern

Stars:

Martin Gabel and James Dean
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Cast

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Martin Gabel ...
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James Dean ...
Himself ('East of Eden' screen test footage) (archive footage)
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This documentary, which was undertaken soon after James Dean's death, looks at Dean's life through the use of still photographs with narration, and interviews with many of the people involved in his short life. Interviewees include the aunt and uncle who raised him after his mother's death (when James was 9), his fraternal grandparents, a cabdriver friend in New York City, and the owner of his favorite restaurant in Los Angeles. James's father, who was alive when the film was made, does not get a single mention. Written by David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>  

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A James Dean legenda See more »

Filming Locations:

Fairmount, Indiana, USA See more »

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Budget:

$35,000 (estimated)
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Warner Bros. Pictures See more »
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The opening title sequence was created by Maurice Binder, who went on to greater fame as the man behind the iconic titles to the James Bond movies. See more »

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Soundtracks

"Let me be loved"
Written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston
Performed by Tommy Sands See more »