James Dean: A Portrait

Directed by Gary Legon
1995    55mDocumentary, Biography
7.4
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. Narrated by Rip Torn.

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Cast of James Dean: A Portrait

  • James DeanSelf (1955 public service film)
  • Dennis HopperSelf - Actor
  • Sal MineoSelf - 'Plato' in 'Rebel'
  • Graham NashSelf - Musician
  • Joan Winslow PeacockSelf - Cousin
  • Bob PulleySelf - Childhood Friend
  • Rod SteigerSelf - Actor
  • Steve AllenSelf - Writer
  • Jayne MeadowsSelf - Actress
  • Don MedfordSelf - TV Director
  • Eli WallachSelf - Actor
  • Leonard RosenmanSelf - Composer
  • Katherine DunhamSelf - Dancer
  • Dick Van PattenSelf - Actor
  • Monty RobertsSelf - Friend
  • Nicholas RaySelf - Director
  • Steffi SidneySelf - Gang Member in 'Rebel'
  • Jack GrinnageSelf - Gang Member in 'Rebel'
  • Frank MazzolaSelf - 'Crunch' in 'Rebel'
  • George BarrisSelf - Custom Car Maker
  • Jesse KornbluthSelf - Journalist
  • Rip TornNarrator
  • Corey AllenSelf - Actor
  • Joanne WoodwardSelf
  • Rock HudsonSelf (1955 behind the scenes footage)
  • Elvis PresleySelf
  • Elizabeth TaylorSelf (1955 behind the scenes footage)
  • Gary LegonDirector / Writer / Producer
  • David DaltonWriter
  • Sarah LegonProducer

 

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