James Dean (2001)
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- PG
- 2h 0min
- Biography, Drama
- 05 Aug 2001 (USA)
- TV Movie
The man behind the legend and 1950's 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.
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Awards:
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 wins & 22 nominations.
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| James Franco | ... |
James Dean
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| Michael Moriarty | ... |
Winton Dean
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| Valentina Cervi | ... |
Pier Angeli
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| Enrico Colantoni | ... |
Elia Kazan
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| Edward Herrmann | ... |
Raymond Massey
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| Joanne Linville | ... |
Hedda Hopper
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| John Pleshette | ... |
Billy Rose
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| Barry Primus | ... |
Nicholas Ray
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| David Proval | ... |
Daniel Mann
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Samuel Gould | ... |
Martin Landau
(as Sam Gould)
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| Amy Rydell | ... |
Christine White
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| Wendy Benson-Landes | ... |
Julie Harris
(as Wendy Benson)
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| Karen Kondazian | ... |
Mrs. Pierangeli
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David Parker | ... |
James Whitmore
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Craig Barnett | ... |
George Stevens
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| Mark Rydell | ... |
Jack Warner
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| Lou Wagner | ... |
'Eden' Make-up Person
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Otto Felix | ... |
'Eden' Camera Assistant
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| Christopher Lee | ... |
'Eden' Assistant Director
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| Gretchen German | ... |
Kazan's Assistant
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Bill Voigtlander | ... |
'Eden' Camera Operator
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Matthew W. Tenggren | ... |
Sound Man
(as Matthew Tanggren)
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Kyle Chambers | ... |
James Dean - 8-9 Yrs. Old
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| Lisa Robins | ... |
Mildred Dean
(as Lisa L. Robins)
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| Peggy McCay | ... |
Emma Dean
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| William Stanford Davis | ... |
Train Conductor
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| Charles Dierkop | ... |
Groundsman
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Steve Chambers | ... |
Postman
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| Lisa Blake Richards | ... |
Ethel Dean
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Mushond Lee | ... |
Billy
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Phil Parolisi | ... |
Cattle Call Stage Manager
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| Ellen Gerstein | ... |
Jane Deacy
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Israel Horovitz | ... |
Louis Schurr
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Fred Parnes | ... |
Actor's Studio Stage Manager
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| Andrew Prine | ... |
Rogers Brackett
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| James DiStefano | ... |
'The Immortalist' Stage Manager
(as James Distefano)
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Harry Cohn | ... |
Hot Dog Vendor
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Julie Janney | ... |
Geraldine Page
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Antony Sandoval | ... |
Louis Jourdan
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| Mark Moses | ... |
Dick Clayton
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Stan Coleman | ... |
Warner's Executive
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| Mark Kiely | ... |
Soldier in 'Silver Chalice'
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| Austen Rydell | ... |
'Eden' Assistant Director's Son
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Lyle Kessler | ... |
Lee Strasberg
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Chad Restum | ... |
'Rebel' Assistant Director
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Elizabeth Barkette | ... |
Mrs. Stark
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| Frank Cassini | ... |
'Giant' Assistant Director
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Nick Klar | ... |
Winton's Neighbor
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Allen Hall | ... |
'Giant' Oil Derrick Rigger
(as Allen L. Hall)
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Robert N. Gersicoff | ... |
'Giant' Camera Operator
(as Robert Gersicoff)
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John C. Flinn IV | ... |
'Giant' Assistant Camera
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| Guido Föhrweißer | ... |
Rolf Wütherich
(as Guido Foehrweisser)
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Alexander Rydell | ... |
Boy on Bike
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| Judith Baldwin | ... |
(uncredited)
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Carla Barnett | ... |
Auntie Ortense (uncredited)
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| Holly Beavon | ... |
Marilyn Monroe (uncredited)
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| Eric Brenner | ... |
Julie Harris's Date (uncredited)
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| Greg Bronson | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Don 'Tex' Clark | ... |
sfx crew for Giant (uncredited)
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| Lana Clarkson | ... |
Jayne Mansfield (uncredited)
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| Michael Dronge | ... |
Dolly Grip (uncredited)
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| Phil Hawn | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Matt Holly | ... |
Time Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
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| Elizabeth Karsell Horne | ... |
Judy Garland (uncredited)
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Spencer Kayden | ... |
Natalie Wood (uncredited)
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| Val Lauren | ... |
Alex (uncredited)
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| Michael Lefko | ... |
Rock Hudson (uncredited)
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James J. Mase | ... |
Boom operator (uncredited)
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Sean A. Mulvihill | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Ginger Pauley | ... |
Maria - Maid of Honor (uncredited)
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Matthew Payne | ... |
Actors Studio Reporter (uncredited)
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Brent Ponder | ... |
Autograph Collector (uncredited)
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Brian Ruppert | ... |
N.Y Actor (uncredited)
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| Gary Sievers | ... |
Eden Production Crew Member (uncredited)
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Karen Teliha | ... |
Bette Davis (uncredited)
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| Clyde Tull | ... |
Train Conductor (uncredited)
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| Maggie Wagner | ... |
Mann's Assistant (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Rydell | ||
Written by
| Israel Horovitz | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Bill Gerber | ... | executive producer |
| George W. Perkins | ... | producer |
| Mark Rydell | ... | executive producer |
| Marvin Worth | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Music by
| John Frizzell | ||
Cinematography by
| Robbie Greenberg | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Antony Gibbs | ... | (as Tony Gibbs) |
Editorial Department
| Amy Carey | ... | trailer editor (as Amy Linton) |
| Matthew Edels | ... | post-production assistant |
| Sherrye Gibbs | ... | assistant editor |
| Skip Kimball | ... | telecine colorist |
| Matvey Shatz | ... | color timer |
| David Yoneshige | ... | post-production executive (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Nancy Foy | ||
Production Design by
| Robert Pearson | ... | (as Rob Pearson) |
Art Direction by
| Marc Dabe | ||
Set Decoration by
| Leslie McCarthy-Frankenheimer | ... | (as Leslie Frankenheimer) |
Costume Design by
| Yvonne Blake | ||
Makeup Department
| Scott H. Eddo | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| Carolyn Elias | ... | assistant hair stylist (as Carolyn L. Elias) |
| John M. Elliott Jr. | ... | key makeup artist |
| Carol A. O'Connell | ... | head hair stylist |
| Kimberley Spiteri | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| James T. Davis | ... | unit production manager |
| Mark S. Hoerr | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jerry Grandey | ... | first assistant director |
| Steve Lonano | ... | second second assistant director (as Stephen Lonano) |
| Joth Riggs | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Mic Rodgers | ... | second unit director (as Mic Rogers) |
| Darrell Woodard | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Kasia Adamik | ... | art department consultant |
| Jenny Baum | ... | on-set dresser |
| Marc Gillson | ... | lead painter (as Marco Gillson) |
| Kevin Hahn | ... | set dressing |
| Brian Markey | ... | construction coordinator |
| Bryce Moore | ... | assistant property master |
| Roy 'Bucky' Moore | ... | property master |
| Gregori Renta | ... | lead man |
| William V. Ryder | ... | set designer |
| Ramsey Smith | ... | construction foreman |
| Dot Stovall | ... | art department coordinator |
| Wendy Jerde | ... | scenic painter (uncredited) |
| Brad Shoemaker | ... | location foreman (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Rick Ash | ... | re-recording mixer |
| John Bauman | ... | cable person |
| Joe Earle | ... | re-recording mixer |
| James J. Mase | ... | boom operator |
| Raymond E. Spiess III | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| Richard Taylor | ... | sound supervisor |
| Charles M. Wilborn | ... | sound mixer (as Charles Wilborn) |
| Brian Risner | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Allen Hall | ... | special effects coordinator |
Stunts
| Stanton Barrett | ... | stunt double: James Franco |
| Doc Duhame | ... | stunts |
| Kevin Scott | ... | stunts |
| Christopher J. Tuck | ... | stunt coordinator (as Chris Tuck) |
| Jennifer Caputo | ... | stunt performer (uncredited) |
| Brad Yoder | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Billy Clevenger | ... | camera operator: "a" camera (as William G. Clevenger) |
| Loren Corl | ... | key grip |
| Edward J. Cox | ... | lighting technician |
| Andreas Crawford | ... | dolly grip (as Andy Crawford) |
| David Dunbar | ... | lighting technician |
| Chris Hayes | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Doug Hyun | ... | unit photographer |
| Karl Linde | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Melton Maxwell | ... | gaffer (as Melton C. Maxwell) |
| Scott McGeo | ... | best boy grip |
| Chuck Sharp | ... | best boy (as Charles W. Sharp) |
| James M. Cox | ... | gaffer: 2nd unit (uncredited) |
| Dhamarata Dhiensuwana | ... | rigging key grip (uncredited) |
| Michael Dronge | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Sammy Escobar | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Sean P. Fickert | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Mark Hyde | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Dana Kroeger | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Jerry L. Marshall | ... | grip (uncredited) |
| Abraham Martinez | ... | film loader (uncredited) |
| Don Telles | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
| Vich Thiensuwana | ... | rigging grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Kim Everett | ... | casting associate (as Kim Everett-Martin) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sue Bub | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Randy Gardell | ... | assistant costume designer |
| Marilyn Basaker | ... | first hand (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Bulac | ... | milliner (uncredited) |
| Nancy Smytka | ... | set costumer (uncredited) |
Location Management
| David A. Foster | ... | location manager (as David Foster) |
Music Department
| Michael Bowers | ... | orchestrator |
| Chuck Domanico | ... | musician: bass |
| Peter Erskine | ... | musician: drums |
| Dan Higgins | ... | musician: saxophone |
| Andrew Kinney | ... | orchestrator |
| Jon Kull | ... | conductor |
| Michael Lang | ... | musician: piano (as Mike Lang) |
| Chris McGeary | ... | music editor |
| Jack Sheldon | ... | musician: trumpet |
| Rick Winquest | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| James Jacobson | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Pam Leonte | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Richard Limbaugh | ... | picture car coordinator |
| Craig Pinkard | ... | transportation coordinator |
| James Thornsberry | ... | transportation captain |
| Charles Conley | ... | driver (uncredited) |
| Troy Flynn | ... | transportation (uncredited) |
| J. Armin Garza II | ... | driver: camera car (uncredited) |
| Robert Ratinoff | ... | picture car coordinator (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Max Burnett | ... | production coordinator (as Max Burnette) |
| Dusty Castleberry | ... | assistant: Mr. Rydell |
| Jana Fain | ... | assistant: Mr. Perkins |
| Kate Greenberg | ... | key set production assistant |
| Shannon Guiniven | ... | assistant: Mr. Gerber |
| Todd Harthan | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Tim Lamprose | ... | medic |
| Stanley Ottenstein | ... | photo researcher / stock footage |
| Dan Perri | ... | title & montage design |
| Deborah Ricketts | ... | additional researcher |
| Christopher Rydell | ... | assistant: Mr. Rydell |
| David Speltz | ... | cello soloist |
| Ken Twohy | ... | key set production assistant: second unit |
| Cynthia Wise | ... | production accountant |
| Jason Altieri | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Mark Bronson | ... | post-production accountant (uncredited) |
| Ryder Davis | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| Bill Hader | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
| James Wilberger | ... | production executive (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Norm Balos | ... | special thanks |
| Paul Casella Jr. | ... | special thanks (as Paul Casella) |
| Billy Mitchell | ... | special thanks |
| Joe Recchia | ... | special thanks |
| John David Ridge | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
- Five Mile River Films (in association with)
- Gerber Pictures
- Marvin Worth Productions
- Splendid Television (in association with)
Distributors
- TNT (2001) (United States) (tv)
- Splendid Film (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
- Splendid Film (Germany)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2002) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2012) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Axium Payroll Services (payroll services)
- Bill Dance Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Dan Perri (montage design)
- Dan Perri (titles)
- Direct Tools & Fasteners (expendables)
- History For Hire (period motion picture equipment)
- L.A. Mad Dogs (voice casting)
- Palace Costume and Prop Co. (special thanks)
- The Actors Studio (special thanks)
- Todd-AO Studios (post-production sound services)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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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| Taglines | Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Leonardo DiCaprio turned down the role of James Dean. See more » |
| Goofs | The label on the box James Dean sends, reads "Santa Monica, CA". In the late forties/early fifties it would have read "Santa Monica, Calif." because the two-letter state abbreviations weren't used yet. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2002). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Most of this film was based on fact... some was an educated guess. See more » |
| Quotes |
James Dean:
I need to talk to you. Winton Dean: Ethel's waiting for me. James Dean: Well, then why don't you let her wait. Winton Dean: Now, hold on, young man. Don't take that attitude with me. James Dean: No, I need to talk to you right now! Winton Dean: But I don't have to... James Dean: No, look! Everybody thinks I'm great except you! Winton Dean: Well, fine, listen to them... James Dean: Don't you read the papers? I'm in the papers! Everybody wants to meet me except you! Why? Why is that? Winton Dean: The stupidest mistake you've ever made... James Dean: Just shut up and listen to me! Why don't you talk to me? You're my father! [grabs his father's shirt] James Dean: Please! Winton Dean: I deserve some damn respect... James Dean: Dad, I was 9 years old! 9 years old! Now open your mouth and talk to me! Winton Dean: Just calm down. James Dean: [grabbing his father] You talk to me! Dad, please! Talk to me, please! See more » |