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James Dean (1976)

1h 34m

Running Time

February 17, 1976
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James Dean (1976)

Name: James Dean
Genre: Drama
Released: 1976-02-17

1h 34m

Running Time

February 17, 1976
Release Date

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Plot.

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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Release Date
February 17, 1976

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 34m

Genres
Drama

Last updated: 2024-10-03

This Movie Is About.

rise and fall

price of fame

gay theme

Wiki.

James Dean (also known as James Dean: Portrait of a Friend) is a 1976 NBC television film about actor James Dean and starring Stephen McHattie in the title role.

The role of screenwriter William Bast, Dean's best friend, is played by Michael Brandon. This portrayal is based on the 1956 biography by Bast, which recounts the early acting career and rise of Dean. The film paints a clear picture of James Dean's pursuit for authenticity, depth and artistic meaning. Bast claimed that Dean's inspiration as an actor was inspired by what he learned from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 novella The Little Prince.