James Dean: Race with Destiny 27 years old
A deserted road. A deadly crash. A legend is born.
Casper Van Dien of Starship Troopers stars as James Dean, whose remarkable talent and rebel attitude took Hollywood by storm. But as Dean's star begins to rise, his passionate affair with Italian ingenue Pier Angeli (Carrie Mitchum of The Bold and the Beautiful) angers her disapproving mother (Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd) and studio chief Jack Warner (Mike Connors). How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens (the legendary Robert Mitchum in his final screen role) lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? Connie Stevens, Joseph Campanella and Casey Kasem co-star in this revealing biopic that goes behind the myth to tell the true story of the superstar who lived fast, died young and left a legacy that changed movies forever.
Credits
James Dean: Race with Destiny Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Casper Van Dien He was 28, now 56 years old | as James Dean |
| Monique Parent She was 31, now 59 years old | as Ursula |
| Diane Ladd She was 61, now 89 years old | as Mama Pierangeli |
| Connie Stevens She was 59, now 86 years old | as Jane Deacy |
| Athena Massey She was 29, now 57 years old | as Elizabeth |
| Mike Connors He was 72, 91 years old when he died | as Jack Warner |
| Robert Mitchum He was 80, 79 years old when he died | as George Stevens |
| Casey Kasem He was 65, 82 years old when he died | as Bill Romano |
| Rebecca Budig She was 24, now 51 years old | as Natalie |
| Joseph Campanella He was 72, 93 years old when he died | as Winton Dean |
| Carrie Mitchum She was 32, now 59 years old | as Pier Angeli |
| Robin Joi Brown | as Jennifer |
| Mohammed Rustam | as Mario |
James Dean: Race with Destiny Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Mardi Rustam as Director. He was 66 (now 93) years old | Directing |
James Dean: Race with Destiny (27 years)
A deserted road. A deadly crash. A legend is born.
- Release day: Thursday, October 02, 1997
- Runtime: 101 minutes