James Dean Story
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James Dean Story

A portrait of James Dean presented by famed producer/director Robert Altman (NASHVILLE, SHORT CUTS.) Recognizing his worldwide fame, Altman explores the personal life, moments between the films, never before seen footage from "East of Eden," the famous highway public safety message made for television, and rare film from the Hollywood premiere of "Giant." Based on the memoirs of Dean's close friend, William Blast, this film follows Dean from his early college experiences to the car crash that took his life.

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Dated James Dean Documentary co-directed by Robert Altman

byChrisJarmick Sep 12, 2011
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Pros somewhat interesting bio on Dean
Cons Let Me Be Loved song and purple prose narration
Recommended it? Yes

Yes, the 1957 documentary The James Dean Story was co-directed by Robert Altman.  THE Mash, McCabe and Mrs. Miller, Nashville, Robert Altman.

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The James Dean Story

ACADEMY AWARD® nominee Stewart Stern (Teresa; Rachel, Rachel), who scripted James Dean’s Rebel Without a Cause, also wrote this 1957 documentary about the young star’s tragically short life and career. Narrated by actor Martin Gabel, the film was directed, produced, and edited by fellow nominee Robert Altman (M*A*S*H, Nashville, The Player, Short Cuts) and screenwriter George W. George (Desert Sands). It follows Dean from his humble beginnings on a farm in Fairmount, Indiana, to his OSCAR®-nominated roles in East of Eden and Giant, which was nearing completion when he was killed on September 30, 1955. Included are his traffic safety film for television and East of Eden test, while Altman later explored his enduring appeal in the Broadway play and movie Come Back to the 5 and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean. Black & White 79 Minutes

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James Dean Story, The

Shortly after James Dean died in a car crash, director Robert Altman set out to document the young star's brief life.

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Available Formats DVD: Extra DVD - James Dean: A Legend In His Own Time
Directors Robert Altman
UPC 096009002299
Genre Education/General Interest
Subgenre Biography • Hollywood
MPAA Rating Not Rated
Release Date 1957
Running Time 2hr 30min

Languages

Original Language English

DVD Editions

DVD: Complete EditionEmpire Music GroupJuly 05, 2005Not Rated822165904722

VHS Editions

VHS1hr 20minPacific Arts VideoNot Rated075051543936

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