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September 30, 1955

  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 1h 41m
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6.3/10
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September 30, 1955 (1977)
When Jimmy's idol, James Dean, dies on September 30, 1955, the small-town Arkansas college undergraduate goes berserk. He and his friends hold a vigil which turns into a drunk and, finally, a tragedy.
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When Jimmy's idol, James Dean, dies on September 30, 1955, the small-town Arkansas college undergraduate goes berserk. He and his friends hold a vigil which turns into a drunk and, finally, ... Read allWhen Jimmy's idol, James Dean, dies on September 30, 1955, the small-town Arkansas college undergraduate goes berserk. He and his friends hold a vigil which turns into a drunk and, finally, a tragedy.When Jimmy's idol, James Dean, dies on September 30, 1955, the small-town Arkansas college undergraduate goes berserk. He and his friends hold a vigil which turns into a drunk and, finally, a tragedy.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
425
YOUR RATING
    • James Bridges
    • James Bridges(play: How Many Times Have You Seen East of Eden?)
  • Stars
    • Richard Thomas
    • Susan Tyrrell
    • Deborah Benson
    • James Bridges
    • James Bridges(play: How Many Times Have You Seen East of Eden?)
  • Stars
    • Richard Thomas
    • Susan Tyrrell
    • Deborah Benson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 12User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    September 30, 1955 (1977)
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    Dennis Quaid and Mary Kai Clark in September 30, 1955 (1977)
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    Dennis Quaid and Mary Kai Clark in September 30, 1955 (1977)
    Richard Thomas in September 30, 1955 (1977)
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    Richard Thomas
    Richard Thomas
    • Jimmy J.
    Susan Tyrrell
    Susan Tyrrell
    • Melba Lou
    Deborah Benson
    Deborah Benson
    • Charlotte
    Lisa Blount
    Lisa Blount
    • Billie Jean
    Tom Hulce
    Tom Hulce
    • Hanley
    • (as Thomas Hulce)
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Frank
    Mary Kai Clark
    • Pat
    Dennis Christopher
    Dennis Christopher
    • Eugene
    Collin Wilcox Paxton
    Collin Wilcox Paxton
    • Jimmy J.'s Mother
    • (as Collin Wilcox)
    Ben Fuhrman
    • Coach Haynes
    Michael Lovell Farris
    • Edgar
    • (as Mike Farris)
    Tom Bonner
    • Radio Announcer
    Glen Irby
    • Band Director
    Bryan Scott
    • Dickie
    Bush Satterfield
    • Charlotte's Father
    Katherine Satterfield
    • Charlotte's Mother
    Betty Harford
    Betty Harford
    • Nurse
    Ouida White
    • Aunt Ethel
      • James Bridges
      • James Bridges(play: How Many Times Have You Seen East of Eden?)
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    • Trivia
      Richard Thomas broke his leg when he drove his character's motorcycle under a parade float while filming a homecoming parade scene.
    • Quotes

      Mr. Phillips: Hey, what you kids doin' down there?

      Frank: We're just havin' a little picnic. Just havin' a little weenie roast.

      Mr. Phillips: Looks to me like you're trespassin'.

      [Frank recognizes Mr Phillips, and talks his way out of the situation by offering him a cold beer]

      Hanley: We're not trespassin' any more.

      Pat: Wish we had some weiners.

      Hanley: I got one, Pat. Big, nice, fat one.

      Pat: Did you buy some? Where'd you get some?

      Pat: [Hanley giggles, and she realizes just what he's saying] ... nasty. You know that's nasty!

    • Connections
      Features East of Eden (1955)
    • Soundtracks
      Please Help Me I'm Falling
      Written by Hal Blair and Don Robertson

      Sung by Red Foley

      Courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

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    Too Melodramatic For It's Own Good
    4 out of 10

    The title represents the date that the legendary and truly great actor James Dean died in a car crash. His death has an adverse effect on a group of teens in a small southern town.

    Thomas is the main character who , along with his girlfriend Billie Jean, seems to get the most upset. Although some of his actions may seem fanatical it is really not as extreme or as a fanatical as you may think it would be or could have been. At no time does he become so immersed in it that he loses sight of reality. At times it really becomes more of a story of lost young souls looking for an identity than it does on celebrity worship.

    The story itself is pretty slow and has a lot of long drawn out takes. There are times when the drama gets just a little too heavy. The ending is especially unsatisfying as it doesn't even give us a hint as to whatever became of these characters who are all left in unfinished scenarios. In the final analysis this thing is nothing more than another one of those sappy 70's teen romance tragedies.

    Beyond the poor structure there are indeed some good things going on here. One is the just the chance of seeing such budding young talents working together and carrying a film. The other is director Bridges who shows some really good insight into Dean's mystic and why he made such a strong connection with the youth. You have the feeling that Bridges himself was a really big Dean fan. He also makes a good statement about just how many lost, lonely souls there are out there and the stifling nature of small town life especially during that period. He also recreates an excellent 50's flavor maybe some of the best you will ever see. The interactions between the characters seems very real and there is good historical accuracy. Bridges is honest with his assessment of the 50's and yet is not condescending to it like with a lot of other movies. He digs beyond just the period detail. You really feel, at least during the first hour, that you are right there and a part of the 50's experience, which is interesting and fun.

    Overall Bridges shows signs of being a serious up and coming filmmaker. Unfortunately he tries a little too hard here. It seems too labored and trapped by the sensibilities of it's era. It is also completely humorless, too talky, and an eventual bore.
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    • Mar 20, 2004

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    • Release date
      • January 6, 1978 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Conway, Arkansas, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    • 1 hour 41 minutes
      • Mono

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