James Dean (1976)
Overview
A dramatization of the story of legendary movie actor James Dean. The film's writer, William Bast, had roomed with Dean in the early '50s, when both were trying to break into films as actors, and was his lover for a time.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.893 |
Directed By
Robert Butler
Crew
Robert Butler
William Bast
Gerald W. Abrams
William Bast
Vahan Moosekian
Gerald I. Isenberg
John A. Martinelli
Lynn Stalmaster
Christopher N. Seiter
Billy Goldenberg
Frank Stanley
John Forbes
Lily La Cava
Sandy Dvore
Perry Ferguson II
Sam J. Jones
Christopher N. Seiter
TOP CAST
Stephen McHattie
James Dean
Brooke Adams
Beverly
Michael Brandon
William Bast
Meg Foster
Dizzy Sheridan
Candy Clark
Chris White
Dane Clark
James Whitmore
Katherine Helmond
Claire Folger
Amy Irving
Norma Jean
Jayne Meadows
Reva Randall
Julian Burton
Ray
Robert Kenton
Mechanic
Heather Menzies
Jan
Jack Murdock
Judge
James O'Connell
Mr. Robbins
Leland Palmer
Arlene
Christine White
Secretary
Robert Foxworth
Psychiatrist
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