The Real James Dean
2006, English. Directed by Gary Legon.
From Indiana Farmboy to Hollywood Legend
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.
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- 0h 51m
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- English
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- Released
- 1 August 2006
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Dalton, Gary Legon
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Who directed The Real James Dean?
The Real James Dean (2006) was directed by Gary Legon and stars James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Rod Steiger.