This comprehensive documentary on James Dean examines the legendary actor's life and times from his early days in Indiana, through his meteoric rise as a Hollywood star, to his tragic death in a car accident on September 30, 1955. Using rare film, early stage work, TV commercials, television footage and interviews with some of the many people who knew him, 'Forever James Dean' examines why the star remains such an icon - even though the famous young rebel starred in only three movies during his brief career. The documentary includes scenes from his classic films 'East of Eden', 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Giant', as well as Dean's debut role in a Pepsi commercial and a recreation of the last day of his life. The original theatrical trailers for 'Giant', 'East Of Eden' and 'Rebel Without A Cause' are also included, making this a 'must have' for any James Dean fan.
"This is very well put together, there are interviews from people from 'Rebel' and Julie Harris from 'East of Eden'. Some footage of Tests for both films and also an interview with Bill Bast. Recommended."
James Dean
James Dean is one of cinema's all-time great icons, with a legend that spans continents and decades. 'Forever James Dean' is a comprehensive look at the life and career of one of Hollywood's all-time great leading men. James Dean made only seven films (four of which were uncredited roles) in his brief career (which was ended by his death in an automobile accident in 1955). He received two Academy Award Best Actor nominations and has become an icon of rebellion for American teens.
This comprehensive documentary on James Dean examines the legendary actor's life and times from his early days in Indiana, through his meteoric rise as a Hollywood star, to his tragic death in a car accident on September 30, 1955. Using rare film, early stage work, TV commercials, television footage and interviews with some of the many people who knew him, 'Forever James Dean' examines why the star remains such an icon - even though the famous young rebel starred in only three movies during his brief career. The documentary includes scenes from his classic films 'East of Eden', 'Rebel Without a Cause' and 'Giant', as well as Dean's debut role in a Pepsi commercial and a recreation of the last day of his life. The original theatrical trailers for 'Giant', 'East Of Eden' and 'Rebel Without A Cause' are also included, making this a 'must have' for any James Dean fan.