James Dean: Race with Destiny
“A deserted road. A deadly crash. A legend is born.”
Synopsis
James Dean's 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 angers her disapproving mother and studio chief Jack Warner. How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? This revealing biopic 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.
Top Cast
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Casper Van Dien
James Dean
Carrie Mitchum
Pier Angeli
Diane Ladd
Mama Pierangeli
Mike Connors
Jack Warner
Robert Mitchum
George Stevens
Connie Stevens
Jane Deacy
Casey Kasem
Bill Romano
Joseph Campanella
Winton Dean
Janelle Paradee
Marisa Pierangeli
Monique Parent
Ursula
Robin Joi Brown
Jennifer
Rebecca Budig
Natalie
Athena Massey
Elizabeth
Mohammed Rustam
Mario
Carmen Romano
Elia Kazan
Dale Gibson
Turnipseed
Louis D'Alto
Vic Damone
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 2, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mardi Rustam
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Sefton
- Original Title
- James Dean: Race with Destiny
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Mars Productions Corporation, Cheeni Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mardi Rustam
Dan Sefton
Department Leadership Roster
Mardi Rustam
Director
Dan Sefton
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About James Dean: Race with Destiny
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What is James Dean: Race with Destiny about?
James Dean's 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 angers her disapproving mother and studio chief Jack Warner. How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? This revealing biopic 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.
Who directed James Dean: Race with Destiny?
James Dean: Race with Destiny was directed by Mardi Rustam.
Who stars in James Dean: Race with Destiny?
The principal cast of James Dean: Race with Destiny includes Casper Van Dien, Carrie Mitchum, Diane Ladd, Mike Connors, Robert Mitchum.
When was James Dean: Race with Destiny released and how long is it?
James Dean: Race with Destiny was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for James Dean: Race with Destiny?
James Dean: Race with Destiny holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).