Screenplay:
Stewart SternComposer:
Leith StevensCast:
Martin Gabel (narrator), James Dean (a.f.), Natalie Wood (a.f.), Gig Young (a.f.), Rock Hudson, Clark Gable, Dennis Hopper, Jayne Mansfield, Clint Walker (more)Plots(1)
Narrated by actor Martin Gabel, the film was directed, produced, and edited by Robert Altman and screenwriter George W. George. 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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Martin Gabel (narrator)
USA
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James Dean (a.f.)
USA
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Giant (1956)
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen (2012) - a.f.
Natalie Wood (a.f.)
USA
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Gig Young (a.f.)
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Rock Hudson
USA
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Clark Gable
USA
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Dennis Hopper
USA
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Jayne Mansfield
USA
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Clint Walker
USA
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Arlene Martel
USA
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Christine White
USA
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