James Dean 2001
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SplatThe 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as James Dean
as Winton Dean
as Pier Angeli
as Elia Kazan
as Raymond Massey
as Hedda Hopper
as Billy Rose
as Nicholas Ray
as Daniel Mann
as Martin Landau
Director:
Writer:
Israel Horovitz
Stars:
James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni, Edward Herrmann, Joanne Linville, John Pleshette, Barry Primus, David Proval, Samuel Gould,
Genres:
Drama,TV Movie
Release Date:
2001 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
96 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
James Dean
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as James Dean
as Winton Dean
as Pier Angeli
as Elia Kazan
as Raymond Massey
as Hedda Hopper
as Billy Rose
as Nicholas Ray
as Daniel Mann
as Martin Landau
as Christine White
as Julie Harris
as Mrs. Pierangeli
as James Whitmore
as George Stevens
as Jack Warner
as 'Eden' Make-up Person
as 'Eden' Camera Assistant
as 'Eden' Assistant Director
as Kazan's Assistant
as 'Eden' Camera Operator
as Sound Man
as James Dean - 8-9 Yrs. Old
as Mildred Dean
as Emma Dean
as Train Conductor
as Groundsman
as Postman
as Ethel Dean
as Billy
as Cattle Call Stage Manager
as Jane Deacy
as Louis Schurr
as Actor's Studio Stage Manager
as Rogers Brackett
as 'The Immortalist' Stage Manager
as Hot Dog Vendor
as Geraldine Page
as Louis Jourdan
as Dick Clayton
as Warner's Executive
as Soldier in 'Silver Chalice'
as 'Eden' Assistant Director's Son
as Lee Strasberg
as 'Rebel' Assistant Director
as Mrs. Stark
as 'Giant' Assistant Director
as Winton's Neighbor
as 'Giant' Oil Derrick Rigger
as 'Giant' Camera Operator
as 'Giant' Assistant Camera
as Rolf Wütherich
as Boy on Bike
as Marilyn Monroe (uncredited)
as Jayne Mansfield (uncredited)
as Judy Garland (uncredited)
as Rock Hudson (uncredited)
as Bette Davis (uncredited)
as Auntie Ortense (uncredited)
as Julie Harris's Date (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Dolly Grip (uncredited)
as Bartender (uncredited)
as Time Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
as Alex (uncredited)
as Reporter (uncredited)
as Maria (uncredited)
as Actors Studio Reporter (uncredited)
as Smoking Woman (uncredited)
as Autograph Collector (uncredited)
as N.Y Actor (uncredited)
as Eden Production Crew Member (uncredited)
as Train Conductor (uncredited)
as Mann's Assistant (uncredited)
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