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The James Dean Story (1957)
Director: George W George, Robert Altman
Movie review
From Time Out Film Guide
Something of a curiosity, this documentary about the life and character of the cultish star who had died a couple of years before is short on analysis, long on (sometimes insufferably pretentious) poetic symbolism, and extremely fine for its sharp black-and-white photography, especially effective in the bleak wastelands where Dean grew up. A few nice rare clips are included (notably a stunning outtake from East of Eden), but otherwise this is probably of interest only to Dean fanatics or Altman collectors.Author: GA
Cast & crew
Director: George W George, Robert Altman
Producer: George W George, Robert Altman
Cast: Marcus Winslow, Ortense Winslow, Markie Winslow, Mr and Mrs Dean James Dean's grandparents, Adeline Hall, Martin Gabel full cast
Genre(s): Documentaries
Duration: 82 mins
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