The Real James Dean

The Real James Dean

51 mins | Documentary | Aug. 1, 2006

Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.

The Real James Dean

51 mins | Documentary | Aug. 1, 2006

The Real James Dean
Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.
Producers Estate Films
Original title The Real James Dean
Directors Gary Legon
Writers Gary Legon, David Dalton

Cast

James Dean

as Archival Footage

Dennis Hopper

as Self

Rod Steiger

as Self

David Dalton

as Self

Danny Sugerman

as Self

Nick James

as Self

Don Medford

as Self

Eli Wallach

as Self

Frank Mazzola

as Self

George Barris

as Self

Corey Allen

as Self

Qarie Marshall

as Narrator