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Release Year2006
Runtime0h 51m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
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DirectorGary Legon
WritersDavid Dalton, Gary Legon
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Real James Dean
About 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.
Directed by Gary Legon, The Real James Dean leans on a strong ensemble — James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Rod Steiger — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 2006.
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