(2001)Directed by Mark Rydell96 min · PGDrama, TV Movie

“The stars that burn brightest burn quickest”

The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.

James Francoas James Dean

Michael Moriartyas Winton Dean

Valentina Cervias Pier Angeli

Enrico Colantonias Elia Kazan

Edward Herrmannas Raymond Massey

Joanne Linvilleas Hedda Hopper

John Pleshetteas Billy Rose

Barry Primusas Nicholas Ray

David Provalas Daniel Mann

Samuel Gouldas Martin Landau

Amy Rydellas Christine White

Wendy Benson-Landesas Julie Harris

Karen Kondazianas Mrs. Pierangeli

David Parkeras James Whitmore

Craig Barnettas George Stevens

Mark Rydellas Jack Warner

Lou Wagneras 'Eden' Make-up Person

Otto Felixas 'Eden' Camera Assistant

Christopher Leeas 'Eden' Assistant Director

Gretchen Germanas Kazan's Assistant

Bill Voigtlanderas 'Eden' Camera Operator

Matthew W. Tenggrenas Sound Man

Kyle Chambersas James Dean - 8-9 Yrs. Old

Lisa Robinsas Mildred Dean