James Dean: The First American Teenager
Synopsis
Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
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Stacy Keach
Narrator (voice)
James Dean
Self (archive footage)
Natalie Wood
Self
Sal Mineo
Self
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self
Maila Nurmi
Self
Leslie Caron
Self
Dennis Hopper
Self
Corey Allen
Self
Jack Larson
Self
Nicholas Ray
Self
Carroll Baker
Self
Christine White
Self
Pier Angeli
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Elizabeth Taylor
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Connolly
- Original Title
- James Dean: The First American Teenager
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems, National Film Trustee Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Connolly
Peter Hannan, Mike Molloy
Peter Hollywood
David Puttnam, Sanford Lieberson
Department Leadership Roster
David Puttnam
Producer
Sanford Lieberson
Producer
Peter Hollywood
Editor
Peter Hannan
Director of Photography
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Ray Connolly
Director
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What is James Dean: The First American Teenager about?
Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
Who directed James Dean: The First American Teenager?
James Dean: The First American Teenager was directed by Ray Connolly.
Who stars in James Dean: The First American Teenager?
The principal cast of James Dean: The First American Teenager includes Stacy Keach, James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr..
When was James Dean: The First American Teenager released and how long is it?
James Dean: The First American Teenager was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.