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James Dean is a 2001 American made-for-television biographical drama film based on the life of the American actor James Dean. James Franco plays the title role under the direction of Mark Rydell, who chronicles Dean's rise from a struggling actor to an A-list movie star in 1950s Hollywood. The film's supporting roles included Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni, and Edward Herrmann.

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2001 · 1h 36m · Drama · TV Movie

TMDB 6.8/10 (116 votes)

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.

Directed by Mark Rydell

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Mark RydellDirector

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 SSamuel Gouldas Martin Landau

Amy Rydellas Christine White

Wendy Benson-Landesas Julie Harris

Karen Kondazianas Mrs. Pierangeli