James Dean 48 years old

A legend of his own time!

James Dean

A dramatization of the story of legendary movie actor James Dean. The film's writer, William Bast, had roomed with Dean in the early '50s, when both were trying to break into films as actors, and was his lover for a time.

Credits

James Dean Cast

Name Character
Brooke Adams She was 27, now 75 years old as Beverly
Meg Foster She was 27, now 76 years old as Dizzy Sheridan
Stephen McHattie He was 29, now 77 years old as James Dean
Robert Foxworth He was 34, now 83 years old as Psychiatrist
Michael Brandon He was 30, now 79 years old as William Bast
Candy Clark She was 28, now 77 years old as Chris White
Amy Irving She was 22, now 71 years old as Norma Jean
Heather Menzies She was 26, 68 years old when she died as Jan
Dane Clark He was 63, 86 years old when he died as James Whitmore
Jayne Meadows She was 56, 95 years old when she died as Reva Randall
Christine White She was 49, 86 years old when she died as Secretary
Katherine Helmond She was 46, 89 years old when she died as Claire Folger
Jack Murdock He was 42, 67 years old when he died as Judge
Julian Burton He was 43, 73 years old when he died as Ray
James O'Connell He was 168, 92 years old when he died as Mr. Robbins
Leland Palmer She was 30, now 79 years old as Arlene

James Dean Crew

Name Department
Billy Goldenberg as Music. He was 40 (now 88) years old Sound
John A. Martinelli as Editor. Editing
William Bast as Writer. He was 44 (84) years old when He died Writing
Frank Stanley as Director of Photography. He was 53 (77) years old when He died Camera
Lynn Stalmaster as Casting. He was 48 (now 97) years old Production
Robert Butler as Director. He was 48 (now 97) years old Directing
Gerald W. Abrams as Executive Producer. He was 36 (now 85) years old Production
Gerald I. Isenberg as Executive Producer. Production
James Dean poster
James Dean (48 years)

A legend of his own time!

  • Release day: Tuesday, February 17, 1976
  • Runtime: 94 minutes