Movie Details
- Status: Released
- Movie Tagline: The stars that burn brightest burn quickest
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Release Date: 2001-08-04
- Runtime: 90.0 min
- Budget: Not Available
- Revenue: Not Available
- Production Companies: Five Mile River Films, Gerber Pictures, Marvin Worth Productions, Splendid Television
Cast & Crew
James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni, Edward Herrmann, Joanne Linville, John Pleshette, Barry Primus, David Proval, Samuel Gould, Amy Rydell, Wendy Benson, Landes, Karen Kondazian, David Parker, Craig Barnett, Mark Rydell, Lou Wagner, Otto Felix, Christopher Lee, Gretchen German, Bill Voigtlander, Matthew W. Tenggren, Kyle Chambers, Lisa Robins, Peggy McCay, William Stanford Davis, Charles Dierkop, Steven Chambers, Lisa Blake Richards, Mushond Lee, Phil Parolisi, Ellen Gerstein, Israel Horovitz, Fred Parnes, Andrew Prine, James DiStefano, Harry Cohn, Julie Janney, Antony Sandoval, Mark Moses, Stan Coleman, Mark Kiely, Austen Rydell, Lyle Kessler, Chad Restum, Elizabeth Barkette, Frank Cassini, Nick Klar, Allen Hall, Robert N. Gersicoff, John C. Flinn IV, Guido Föhrweißer, Alexander Rydell, Holly Beavon, Lana Clarkson, Elizabeth Karsell Horne, Michael Lefko, Karen Teliha, Carla Barnett, Eric Brenner, Greg Bronson, Don ‘Tex’ Clark, Michael Dronge, Phil Hawn, Matt Holly, Val Lauren, Sean A. Mulvihill, Ginger Pauley, Matthew Payne, Renee Pezzotta, Brent Ponder, Brian Ruppert, Gary Sievers, Clyde Tull, Maggie Wagner
Synopsis – What to Expect from “James Dean”
James Dean is a biographical drama about the iconic actor and cultural icon, James Dean. Set in the 1950s, the film follows James Dean’s journey from his small town upbringing to becoming a Hollywood star.
The film begins with a young James Dean living in rural Indiana. He is a shy, introverted boy who loves to read and dreams of being an actor. His parents, Winton and Mildred, are supportive of his dreams, but his father is a harsh disciplinarian. Despite his father’s disapproval, James enrolls in a drama school in Los Angeles.
At school, James meets his idol, actor Nick Adams, who encourages him in his acting. He also meets fellow students, including Elizabeth, with whom he begins a relationship.
James begins to find success in Hollywood, landing a role in the movie East of Eden. He also begins to experience the fame and adoration that comes with stardom. However, his newfound fame and success leads to a life of excess and recklessness. He begins to drink heavily and party often, and his relationship with Elizabeth suffers.
Despite his personal struggles, James continues to act in films and TV shows and becomes a cultural icon. He also begins to explore his sexuality, which leads to further conflict with his father.
The film culminates with the tragic death of James Dean in a car accident in 1955. The film is a tribute to his legacy and his influence on the world
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