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The Real James Dean

2006 · 51 min Documentary

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.

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Year 2006
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Gary Legon
Runtime 51 min.

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The Real James Dean is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A 2006 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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