September 30, 1955
“The day it all came apart...”
Synopsis
A young Southerner loses his grip on reality when his favorite movie star James Dean suddenly dies in a car crash.
Top Cast
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Richard Thomas
Jimmy J.
Susan Tyrrell
Melba Lou
Deborah Benson
Charlotte
Lisa Blount
Billie Jean
Tom Hulce
Hanley
Dennis Quaid
Frank
Mary Kai Clark
Pat
Dennis Christopher
Eugene
Collin Wilcox Paxton
Jimmy J.'s Mother
Ben Fuhrman
Coach Haynes
Michael Lovell Farris
Edgar
Tom Bonner
Radio Announcer (voice)
Glen Irby
Band Director
Bryan Scott
Dickie
Bush Satterfield
Charlotte's Father
Katherine Satterfield
Charlotte's Mother
Betty Harford
Nurse
Ouida White
Aunt Ethel
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 6, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- James Bridges
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- September 30, 1955
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Bridges
James Bridges
Leonard Rosenman
Gordon Willis
Jeff Gourson
Jerry Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
James Bridges
Director
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
James Bridges
Writer
Jerry Weintraub
Producer
Gordon Willis
Director of Photography
Jeff Gourson
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About September 30, 1955
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is September 30, 1955 about?
A young Southerner loses his grip on reality when his favorite movie star James Dean suddenly dies in a car crash.
Who directed September 30, 1955?
September 30, 1955 was directed by James Bridges.
Who stars in September 30, 1955?
The principal cast of September 30, 1955 includes Richard Thomas, Susan Tyrrell, Deborah Benson, Lisa Blount, Tom Hulce.
When was September 30, 1955 released and how long is it?
September 30, 1955 was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for September 30, 1955?
The original motion picture soundtrack for September 30, 1955 was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for September 30, 1955?
September 30, 1955 holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).