James Dean
"The stars that burn brightest burn quickest"
Originally released in 2001. James Dean is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Mark Rydell.
Starring James Franco, Michael Moriarty, and Valentina Cervi
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 4, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (112 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Franco
as James Dean
Michael Moriarty
as Winton Dean
Valentina Cervi
as Pier Angeli
Enrico Colantoni
as Elia Kazan
Edward Herrmann
as Raymond Massey
Joanne Linville
as Hedda Hopper
John Pleshette
as Billy Rose
Barry Primus
as Nicholas Ray
David Proval
as Daniel Mann
Samuel Gould
as Martin Landau
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Five Mile River Films
- Gerber Pictures
- Marvin Worth Productions
- Splendid Television
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Re...
Who directed James Dean?
James Dean was directed by Mark Rydell.
How long is James Dean?
James Dean has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was James Dean released?
James Dean was released on August 4, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in James Dean?
The main cast of James Dean includes James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni, Edward Herrmann.
Is James Dean worth watching?
James Dean has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 112 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.