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The James Dean Story

The James Dean Story

The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!

EN 5.481 min13 August 1957
PlotReleased two years after James Dean's death, this documentary chronicles his short life and career via black-and-white still photographs, interviews with the aunt and uncle who raised him, his paternal grandparents, a New York City cabdriver friend, the owner of his favorite Los Angeles restaurant, outtakes from East of Eden, footage of the opening night of Giant, and Dean's ironic PSA for safe driving.
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Viewer Opinions

Paul Scott
Had mixed feelings about this one. A rental, not a theater visit.
Dylan Morris
One of the better entries from 1957. Along those lines, an important documentary that needs to be seen. In addition, the soundtrack elevates every emotional beat.
Ryan Harris
Ambitious but doesn't quite land. So yeah, looks good, though the CGI is inconsistent. A fair 6.6/10 from me.

Viewer Opinions (4)

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Ryan Harris@rharris307880 opinions · User since 2019
★★★☆☆ 6.6
A fair 6.6/10 from me. So yeah, looks good, though the CGI is inconsistent. Informative without being preachy.
20 August 1957User Review
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Dylan Morris@dylan_morris412 opinions · User since 2021
★★★★☆ 7.0
One of the better entries from 1957. The performances elevate the material significantly. Already planning a rewatch. …
30 October 1958User Review
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Paul Scott@moviewatcher5059 opinions · User since 2020
★★★☆☆ 5.4
The 5.4 rating makes total sense. The score does its job although nothing more. A rental, not a theater visit. …
11 November 1957User Review
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