Directed by:
Michael J. SheridanScreenplay:
Michael J. SheridanComposer:
Tim WynnCast:
James Dean, Martin Sheen, Corey Allen, Ed Begley, Milton Berle, John Carradine, Hume Cronyn, John Forsythe, Dorothy Gish, Julie Harris, Rock Hudson, Elia Kazan (more)VOD (1)
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A brief career. A timeless stardom. In just three major movie roles, James Dean became an icon for the ages. Now his legacy shines even brighter thanks to this fascinating film that, filled with an astonishing treasure trove of newfound or rare glimpses of Dean's TV performances, is like a road map to his meteoric success. Michael J. Sheridan directs and Martin Sheen narrates this revealing documentary showcased at the 2005 Cannes Film Festival. Movie clips, romances, photos that are part of our national DNA (and the stories behind them) and the small-screen work that paved the way to the big screen are all part of the James Dean you couldn't see until now. Forever young. Endlessly fascinating. (official distributor synopsis)
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Rod Steiger
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Jessica Tandy
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