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James Dean (2001)

A biopic about the actor James Dean, whose stardom of the ultimate teenage rebel as well as the premature death made him a legend. His roles are depicted having much in common with his ... See full summary »

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Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 wins & 22 nominations. See more awards »
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Pier Angeli
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Elia Kazan
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Raymond Massey
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Hedda Hopper
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Billy Rose
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Christine White
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Mrs. Pierangeli
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James Whitmore
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George Stevens
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A biopic about the actor James Dean, whose stardom of the ultimate teenage rebel as well as the premature death made him a legend. His roles are depicted having much in common with his personal life, most notably the difficult relationship with his father. Written by Mario

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Too fast to live. Too young to die. See more »

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Biography | Drama

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Rated PG for mild language | See all certifications »
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4 August 2001 (USA)  »

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Il était une fois James Dean  »

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James Franco became so immersed in playing James Dean that he went from being a non smoker to smoking two packs a day (he has since quit), as well as playing the guitar, the bongos, and learned to ride a motorcycle. See more »

Goofs

Near the beginning of the movie, when James Dean grabs a paper out of the typewriter, the number of pages he is holding changes from three to one, and then back to three again. See more »

Quotes

James Dean: "I'm playing the drums! Go to hell!"
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Most of this film was based on fact... some was an educated guess. See more »

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Referenced in Jersey Girl (2004) See more »

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A Legend Revisited
6 August 2001 | by – See all my reviews

James Dean is portrayed by James Franco with a remarkable resemblance in physical appearance and great sensitivity. As the events of James Dean's life unfold in the made for cable film, insight is gained into the enigmatic and tragically short life of the brilliant film star. This production takes in many of the well known accomplishments of James Dean's career and includes significant personal events in his life. The interface with James Dean's father, excellently played by Michael Moriarty, is central to this story. The recognition and appreciation by film industry giants contrasts with the father's lack of regard for his son. A moving performance by James Franco who steps into the shoes of James Dean and makes us love him all the more.


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