James Dean (2001) (TV)

User Rating:

7.2/10   

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:

Hollywood | Motorcycle | Movie Star | Male Nudity | 1950s

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:

In the film, the character, James Dean, refers to his Triumph T110 as the one used by Marlon Brando in The Wild One. In fact, Brando rode his 650cc 6T Triumph Thunderbird in that film.

Goofs:

Continuity: When young James Dean is lying in bed he is on his back with his left hand beside his head when his mothers enters the room. In the next shot his is lying on his left side with both hands in front of his head.

Quotes:

Winton Dean: That's a nice car.
James Dean: Yeah, it's alluminum. They only made 30.
Winton Dean: Must have cost a lot.
James Dean: Well, I got a lot.

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."