The Real James Dean

Although he'd starred in just three films before his untimely death at age 24, James Dean cast a long shadow that came to define cool. Using excerpts from Dean's personal diaries, found footage from screen and wardrobe tests and interviews with those who knew him best (including Dennis Hopper, Dick Van Patten, Graham Nash and Rod Steiger), this fascinating documentary explores the screen icon's lingering mystique.

Full Cast of The Real James Dean

David Dalton as Self

David Dalton

Self
 Dennis Hopper as Self

Dennis Hopper

Self
 Rod Steiger as Self

Rod Steiger

Self

Crew of The Real James Dean

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