James Dean: A Portrait
Synopsis
A look at the legacy of icon actor James Dean on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. The special follows his life and career, with obvious attention to the three big films that made him a legend; and interviews with the people who knew him.
Top Cast
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James Dean
Self (archive footage)
Rip Torn
Self (Narrator)
Sal Mineo
Self (archive footage)
Graham Nash
Self
Joan Winslow Peacock
Self
Bob Pulley
Self
Rod Steiger
Self
Steve Allen
Self
Jayne Meadows
Self
Don Medford
Self
Eli Wallach
Self
Leonard Rosenman
Self
Katherine Dunham
Self
Dick Van Patten
Self
Monty Roberts
Self
Nicholas Ray
Self (archive footage)
Steffi Sidney
Self
Jack Grinnage
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Legon
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Legon, David Dalton
- Original Title
- James Dean: A Portrait
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Disney Channel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Legon
Gary Legon, David Dalton
Sarah Legon
Gary Legon, Sarah Legon
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Legon
Director
Gary Legon
Writer
David Dalton
Writer
Gary Legon
Producer
Sarah Legon
Producer
Sarah Legon
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for James Dean: A Portrait.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Dean: A Portrait
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What is James Dean: A Portrait about?
A look at the legacy of icon actor James Dean on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. The special follows his life and career, with obvious attention to the three big films that made him a legend; and interviews with the people who knew him.
Who directed James Dean: A Portrait?
James Dean: A Portrait was directed by Gary Legon.
Who stars in James Dean: A Portrait?
The principal cast of James Dean: A Portrait includes James Dean, Rip Torn, Sal Mineo, Graham Nash, Joan Winslow Peacock.
When was James Dean: A Portrait released and how long is it?
James Dean: A Portrait was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 56m.