
James Dean: A Portrait
1995, English. Directed by Gary Legon.
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 knew him.
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- 0h 56m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 September 1995
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gary Legon, David Dalton
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Who directed James Dean: A Portrait?
James Dean: A Portrait (1995) was directed by Gary Legon and stars James Dean, Rip Torn, Sal Mineo.