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  • James Dean: A Portrait (1995)
  • TV Movie | 56 min | Documentary, Biography
James Dean: A Portrait (1995)
TV Movie | 56 min | Documentary, Biography

A look at the legacy of icon actor James Dean on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. The special follows his life and career, with obvious attention to the three big films that made him a legend; and interviews with the people who ...See moreA look at the legacy of icon actor James Dean on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. The special follows his life and career, with obvious attention to the three big films that made him a legend; and interviews with the people who knew him. Narrated by Rip Torn. Written by Rodrigo Amaro See less
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Director
Writers
Gary Legon (written by) | David Dalton (written by)
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Updated Sep 30, 1995

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Sep 30, 1995 (United States)

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27 cast members
Name Known for
James Dean
Self (1955 public service film) (archive footage) Self (1955 public service film) (archive footage)   See fewer
Dennis Hopper
Self - Actor (archive footage) Self - Actor (archive footage)   See fewer
Sal Mineo
Self - 'Plato' in 'Rebel' (archive footage) Self - 'Plato' in 'Rebel' (archive footage)   See fewer
Graham Nash
Self - Musician Self - Musician   See fewer
Joan Winslow Peacock
Self - Cousin Self - Cousin   See fewer
Bob Pulley
Self - Childhood Friend Self - Childhood Friend   See fewer
Rod Steiger
Self - Actor / Friend Self - Actor / Friend   See fewer
Steve Allen
Self - Writer / Musician Self - Writer / Musician   See fewer
Jayne Meadows
Self - Actress Self - Actress   See fewer
Don Medford
Self - TV Director Self - TV Director   See fewer
Eli Wallach
Self - Actor Self - Actor   See fewer
Leonard Rosenman
Self - Composer / Friend Self - Composer / Friend   See fewer
Katherine Dunham
Self - Dancer / Author Self - Dancer / Author   See fewer
Dick Van Patten
Self - Actor / Friend Self - Actor / Friend   See fewer
Monty Roberts
Self - Friend Self - Friend   See fewer
Nicholas Ray
Self - Director (archive footage) Self - Director (archive footage)   See fewer
Steffi Sidney
Self - Gang Member in 'Rebel' Self - Gang Member in 'Rebel'   See fewer
Jack Grinnage
Self - Gang Member in 'Rebel' Self - Gang Member in 'Rebel'   See fewer
Frank Mazzola
Self - 'Crunch' in 'Rebel' Self - 'Crunch' in 'Rebel'   See fewer
George Barris
Self - Custom Car Maker Self - Custom Car Maker   See fewer
Jesse Kornbluth
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
Rip Torn
Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice)   See fewer
Corey Allen
Self - Actor Self - Actor   See fewer
Joanne Woodward
Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage)   See fewer
Rock Hudson
Self (1955 behind the scenes footage) (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (1955 behind the scenes footage) (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) Self (archive footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
Elizabeth Taylor
Self (1955 behind the scenes footage) (uncredited) Self (1955 behind the scenes footage) (uncredited)   See fewer
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