The James Dean Story 67 years old

The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!

The James Dean Story

Released two years after James Dean's death, this documentary chronicles his short life and career via black-and-white still photographs, interviews with the aunt and uncle who raised him, his paternal grandparents, a New York City cabdriver friend, the owner of his favorite Los Angeles restaurant, outtakes from East of Eden, footage of the opening night of Giant, and Dean's ironic PSA for safe driving.

Credits

The James Dean Story Cast

Name Character
Louis de Liso as Himself
Martin Gabel He was 45, 73 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)
Lili Kardell She was 21, 50 years old when she died as Herself
Emma Dean as Herself
Arlene Martel She was 21, 78 years old when she died as Herself
Marvin Carter as Himself
Charles Dean He was 7, 24 years old when he died as Himself
Lew Bracker as Himself
Patsy D'Amore as Himself

The James Dean Story Crew

Name Department
Leith Stevens as Original Music Composer. He was 47 (60) years old when He died Sound
Leith Stevens as Music. He was 47 (60) years old when He died Sound
George W. George as Director. He was 37 (87) years old when He died Directing
George W. George as Editor. He was 37 (87) years old when He died Editing
George W. George as Producer. He was 37 (87) years old when He died Production
Louis Clyde Stoumen as Production Design. He was 40 (74) years old when He died Art
Stewart Stern as Screenplay. He was 35 (92) years old when He died Writing
Robert Altman as Director. He was 32 (81) years old when He died Directing
Robert Altman as Editor. He was 32 (81) years old when He died Editing
Robert Altman as Producer. He was 32 (81) years old when He died Production
Bert Schoenfeld as Sound Designer. Sound
James Nelson as Sound Designer. He was 135 (192) years old when He died Sound
The James Dean Story poster
The James Dean Story (67 years)

The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!

  • Release day: Tuesday, August 13, 1957
  • Runtime: 81 minutes