James Dean (2001) (TV)

Director:

Mark Rydell

Writer (WGA):

Israel Horovitz (written by)

Release Date:

4 August 2001 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama

Tagline:

The stars that burn brightest burn quickest

Plot Keywords:

Reference To James Whitmore | Hollywood | Party | Letter | Father Son Relationship

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

James Franco	...	James Dean / Narrator
Michael Moriarty	...	Winton Dean
Valentina Cervi	...	Pier Angeli
Enrico Colantoni	...	Elia Kazan
Edward Herrmann	...	Raymond Massey
Joanne Linville	...	Hedda Hopper
John Pleshette	...	Billy Rose
Barry Primus	...	Nicholas Ray
David Proval	...	Daniel Mann
Samuel Gould	...	Martin Landau (as Sam Gould)
Amy Rydell	...	Christine White
Wendy Benson-Landes	...	Julie Harris (as Wendy Benson)
Karen Kondazian	...	Mrs. Pierangeli
David Parker	...	James Whitmore
Craig Barnett	...	George Stevens

Also Known As:

James Dean: An Invented Life (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for mild language.

Runtime:

120 min | Germany:92 min | UK:90 min | USA:95 min (DVD version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Iceland:L | Germany:6 | UK:12 | USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Five Mile River Films

Trivia:

James Franco became so immersed in playing James Dean that he went from being a non smoker to smoking two packs a day (he has since quit), as well as playing the guitar, the bongos, and learned to ride a motorcycle.

Goofs:

Continuity: In the final crash, James flicks a cigarette out the window. But a few seconds later just before impact he is holding the cigarette again.

Quotes:

[about an audition]
Martin Landau: You never know. I mean look at me; when I tried out for "Tennesse Williams" I thought I was terrible.
James Dean: You were terrible... you didn't get the part
Martin Landau: Just a detail.

Movie Connections:

Featured in The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002) (TV)

James Franco gave an AWESOME performance in James Dean

James Franco did a completely spectacular job in James Dean and with the performance he gave he has really set the bar for all actors everywhere, from the past and for years to come. I have a lot a trouble believing anyone will ever be able to beat that performance and he really made me open my eyes to him. In my opinion he is the greatest actor the world has ever seen and I have a feeling no one will ever be able to change that. Not only did he become my favourite actor after seeing the movie but at the same time I've become jealous that someone could have so much talent. Keep up the good work Jimmy, many people are excepting great things from you now. Three words - "James is King."