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Rebel Without a Cause

  • 19551955
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 51m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
90K
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Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
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A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
90K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,929
301
  • Director
    • Nicholas Ray
  • Writers
    • Stewart Stern(screen play)
    • Irving Shulman(adaptation)
    • Nicholas Ray(from a story by)
  • Stars
    • James Dean
    • Natalie Wood
    • Sal Mineo
Top credits
  • Director
    • Nicholas Ray
  • Writers
    • Stewart Stern(screen play)
    • Irving Shulman(adaptation)
    • Nicholas Ray(from a story by)
  • Stars
    • James Dean
    • Natalie Wood
    • Sal Mineo
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 363User reviews
    • 168Critic reviews
    • 89Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

    Videos2

    Rebel Without a Cause
    Trailer 2:17
    Rebel Without a Cause
    'Rebel Without a Cause' | Anniversary Mashup
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    'Rebel Without a Cause' | Anniversary Mashup

    Photos243

    James Dean and Sid Avery in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean and Sal Mineo in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean and Natalie Wood in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Corey Allen, Nick Adams, Jack Grinnage, Beverly Long, and Frank Mazzola in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean and Ann Doran in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean, Jim Backus, and Ann Doran in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
    James Dean and Natalie Wood in Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

    Top cast

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    James Dean
    James Dean
    • Jim Starkas Jim Stark
    Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood
    • Judyas Judy
    Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo
    • John 'Plato' Crawfordas John 'Plato' Crawford
    Jim Backus
    Jim Backus
    • Frank Starkas Frank Stark
    Ann Doran
    Ann Doran
    • Mrs. Carol Starkas Mrs. Carol Stark
    Corey Allen
    Corey Allen
    • Buzz Gundersonas Buzz Gunderson
    William Hopper
    William Hopper
    • Judy's Fatheras Judy's Father
    Rochelle Hudson
    Rochelle Hudson
    • Judy's Motheras Judy's Mother
    Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper
    • Goonas Goon
    Edward Platt
    Edward Platt
    • Ray Fremickas Ray Fremick
    Steffi Sidney
    Steffi Sidney
    • Milas Mil
    Marietta Canty
    Marietta Canty
    • Crawford Family Maidas Crawford Family Maid
    Virginia Brissac
    Virginia Brissac
    • Mrs. Stark - Jim's Grandmotheras Mrs. Stark - Jim's Grandmother
    Beverly Long
    Beverly Long
    • Helenas Helen
    Ian Wolfe
    Ian Wolfe
    • Dr. Mintonas Dr. Minton
    Frank Mazzola
    Frank Mazzola
    • Crunchas Crunch
    Robert Foulk
    Robert Foulk
    • Geneas Gene
    Jack Simmons
    • Cookieas Cookie
    • Director
      • Nicholas Ray
    • Writers
      • Stewart Stern(screen play)
      • Irving Shulman(adaptation)
      • Nicholas Ray(from a story by)
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    Iconic Movie Moments: 'Rebel Without a Cause'

    Iconic Movie Moments: 'Rebel Without a Cause'

    In celebration of the 65th anniversary of Rebel Without a Cause, we take a look back at the iconic film, starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo.
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      James Dean got angry when Nicholas Ray stopped the knife fight scene after noticing that Dean had been cut on the ear and was bleeding. Dean said, "Don't you ever cut a scene while I'm having a real moment."
    • Goofs
      When Jim takes the ammunition clip out of Plato's pistol, he fails to remove the round that would have already been housed in the chamber.
    • Quotes

      Jim Stark: You're tearing me apart!

    • Alternate versions
      To receive a UK cinema certificate the film was extensively cut by the BBFC. The entire knife fight scene between Jim & Buzz was removed, and heavy edits were made to the chicken race scene, shots of Jim attempting to throttle his father, and the fight between Jim and probation officer Fremick. Although the distributors initially wanted an 'A' certificate they were told that further cuts would have to be made, so the above print was released as an 'X'. All later UK releases were fully uncut and since 1986 the film has been PG rated.
    • Connections
      Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Une histoire seule (1989)
    • Soundtracks
      Ride of the Valkyries
      (1856) (uncredited)

      from "Die Walküre"

      Music by Richard Wagner

      Hummed by Jim in the police station

    User reviews363

    Review
    Top review
    Powerful
    I agree with most of the reviewers. This movie is just as powerful as it was 44 years ago. Inside the cheesy braggadocio of an angry gangster is a confused kid. I can't think of a single person that did not feel alienated as a teenager. James Dean represents what every teenager would want to be. Individualistic: has a set of values and sticks to them Brave: engages in activities most of us would never consider (esp. chicky run) Kind: caring to Plato and Judy

    James Dean is perfect in his role as Jim Stark. More is said in this movie through gestures than words. One lift of his eyebrow, one syllable can say so much. When he does speak, you know that he believes what he is saying. The shot of Jim rolling out of the speeding car is amazing. I can think of few modern action films that have had me riveted to the seat as I was during the switchblade fight.

    Natalie Wood is superb in her role as well. Judy is looking for attention that isn't there. This is perfectly summed up when she says "I love somebody, all this time I was looking for someone to love me, but now I love somebody." She desperately looks for acceptance and acknowledgment in the wrong places because her father does not want to see her as a young woman.

    Even though Dennis Hopper's role is rather small, you can see that he knows what he is doing. He portrays in my mind, someone easily pushed around when he tries to fit in. He seems different than the rest of Buzz' gang and even looks more boyish. He timidly tries to interject a comment in front of Buzz and is just brushed off.

    I don't think that this movie is strictly an us versus them type of scenario. Trying to take care of Plato and to protect him, Jim realizes that being a parent is not as straightforward as he thought. His parents are more than just caricatures of the nagging wife and emasculated husband. Everyone in the film is confused about how they fit in to the big picture. The movie is simply told in the self centered manner any teenager would view it as. This can account for the sequences which many would see as over the top. I think the central theme of the cosmos presented in the planetarium show demonstrates how teenagers view themselves as the center of the universe. Thus all the scenes concerning each of the three teens conflicts are equally dramatic.
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    • Trumpy
    • Apr 17, 1999

    FAQ8

    • What is 'Rebel Without a Cause' about?
    • Is "Rebel Without a Cause" based on a book?
    • Why were Jimbo, Plato, and Judy in the police station at the beginning of the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 29, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Juvenile Story
    • Filming locations
      • Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $212,780
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $116,668
      • Sep 23, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $212,780
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 51 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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