THE JAMES DEAN STORY (Theatrical Release USA 1957)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì

The James Dean Story uses friends and family to tell the James Dean story in this Robert Altman and George W. George directed documentary.

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Storyline

James Dean’s life as seen through the eyes of family and friends becomes the platform on which this documentary rests.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Robert Altman and George W. George for directing effort. Thank you Producers Robert Altman and George W. George for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Himself (James Dean), Himself (Lew Bracker), Himself (Marvin Carter), Himself (Patsy D’Amore), Himself (Louis de Liso), Himself (Charles Dean), Herself (Emma Dean), Himself (Clark Gable), and Herself (Phyllis Gates).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s an interesting presentation that deserves a watch by James Dean fans.

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Ben Meyers