James Dean (2001): Perfery

James Dean

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

“The stars that burn brightest burn quickest”

What was it about James Dean (James Franco) that made 1950s audiences feel his anger and loneliness were real and not acted? The film follows him from a struggling actor, at odds with his father Winton (Michael Moriarty), to the lead in East of Eden, working under Elia Kazan (Enrico Colantoni). Mark Rydell directs it as a straight biography of the rise, staying close to Franco's face.

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