James Dean
“A legend of his own time!”
Synopsis
Writer William Bast rooms with James Dean in acting school and follows his career to its tragic end in 1955.
Top Cast
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Stephen McHattie
James Dean
Brooke Adams
Beverly
Michael Brandon
William Bast
Meg Foster
Dizzy Sheridan
Candy Clark
Chris White
Dane Clark
James Whitmore
Katherine Helmond
Claire Folger
Amy Irving
Norma Jean
Jayne Meadows
Reva Randall
Julian Burton
Ray
Robert Kenton
Mechanic
Heather Menzies
Jan
Jack Murdock
Judge
James O'Connell
Mr. Robbins
Leland Palmer
Arlene
Christine White
Secretary
Robert Foxworth
Psychiatrist
Bob Harks
Bartender
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- William Bast
- Original Score
- Billy Goldenberg
- Original Title
- James Dean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- William Bast Productions, The Jozak Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Butler
William Bast
Billy Goldenberg
Frank Stanley
John A. Martinelli
Gerald W. Abrams, William Bast, John Forbes, Gerald I. Isenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Butler
Director
William Bast
Writer
William Bast
Producer
John Forbes
Producer
Frank Stanley
Director of Photography
John A. Martinelli
Editor
Billy Goldenberg
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for James Dean.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Dean
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is James Dean about?
Writer William Bast rooms with James Dean in acting school and follows his career to its tragic end in 1955.
Who directed James Dean?
James Dean was directed by Robert Butler.
Who stars in James Dean?
The principal cast of James Dean includes Stephen McHattie, Brooke Adams, Michael Brandon, Meg Foster, Candy Clark.
When was James Dean released and how long is it?
James Dean was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for James Dean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for James Dean was composed by Billy Goldenberg.