Overview

Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.

Cast

James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Rod Steiger, David Dalton, Danny Sugerman, Nick James, Don Medford, Eli Wallach

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What is "The Real James Dean" about?

Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.

When was "The Real James Dean" released?

The Real James Dean was released in 2006.

Who stars in "The Real James Dean"?

The cast includes James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Rod Steiger, David Dalton.