James Dean
“The stars that burn brightest burn quickest”
Synopsis
The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.
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Official Trailer: James Dean (2001)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-02-05
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James Franco
James Dean
Michael Moriarty
Winton Dean
Valentina Cervi
Pier Angeli
Enrico Colantoni
Elia Kazan
Edward Herrmann
Raymond Massey
Joanne Linville
Hedda Hopper
John Pleshette
Billy Rose
Barry Primus
Nicholas Ray
David Proval
Daniel Mann
Samuel Gould
Martin Landau
Amy Rydell
Christine White
Wendy Benson-Landes
Julie Harris
Karen Kondazian
Mrs. Pierangeli
David Parker
James Whitmore
Craig Barnett
George Stevens
Mark Rydell
Jack Warner
Lou Wagner
'Eden' Make-up Person
Otto Felix
'Eden' Camera Assistant
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 4, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Screenplay & Story
- Israel Horovitz
- Original Score
- John Frizzell
- Original Title
- James Dean
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Five Mile River Films, Gerber Pictures, Marvin Worth Productions, Splendid Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Rydell
Israel Horovitz
John Frizzell
Robbie Greenberg
Antony Gibbs
George W. Perkins, Bill Gerber, Mark Rydell, Marvin Worth
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Rydell
Director
Israel Horovitz
Screenplay
George W. Perkins
Producer
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Robbie Greenberg
Director of Photography
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Dean
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What is James Dean about?
The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.
Who directed James Dean?
James Dean was directed by Mark Rydell.
Who stars in James Dean?
The principal cast of James Dean includes James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni, Edward Herrmann.
When was James Dean released and how long is it?
James Dean was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for James Dean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for James Dean was composed by John Frizzell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for James Dean?
James Dean holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).