James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997)
A deserted road. A deadly crash. A legend is born.
Casper Van Dien of Starship Troopers stars as James Dean, whose remarkable talent and rebel attitude took Hollywood by storm. But as Dean's star begins to rise, his passionate affair with Italian ingenue Pier Angeli (Carrie Mitchum of The Bold and the Beautiful) angers her disapproving mother (Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd) and studio chief Jack Warner (Mike Connors). How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens (the legendary Robert Mitchum in his final screen role) lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? Connie Stevens, Joseph Campanella and Casey Kasem co-star in this revealing biopic that goes behind the myth to tell the true story of the superstar who lived fast, died young and left a legacy that changed movies forever.
Cast
- Casper Van Dien - James Dean
- Carrie Mitchum - Pier Angeli
- Diane Ladd - Mama Pierangeli
- Mike Connors - Jack Warner
- Robert Mitchum - George Stevens
- Connie Stevens - Jane Deacy
- Casey Kasem - Bill Romano
- Joseph Campanella - Winton Dean
- Janelle Paradee - Marisa Pierangeli
- Monique Parent - Ursula
Screenplay
- Dan Sefton (Screenplay)
Keywords
biography, car accident, movie star
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is James Dean: Race with Destiny about?
- Casper Van Dien of Starship Troopers stars as James Dean, whose remarkable talent and rebel attitude took Hollywood by storm. But as Dean's star begins to rise, his passionate affair with Italian ingenue Pier Angeli (Carrie Mitchum of The Bold and the Beautiful) angers her disapproving mother (Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd) and studio chief Jack Warner (Mike Connors). How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens (the legendary Robert Mitchum in his final screen role) lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? Connie Stevens, Joseph Campanella and Casey Kasem co-star in this revealing biopic that goes behind the myth to tell the true story of the superstar who lived fast, died young and left a legacy that changed movies forever.
- Who directed James Dean: Race with Destiny?
- James Dean: Race with Destiny was directed by Mardi Rustam.
- Who stars in James Dean: Race with Destiny?
- James Dean: Race with Destiny stars Casper Van Dien, Carrie Mitchum, Diane Ladd, Mike Connors, Robert Mitchum, Connie Stevens.
- How long is James Dean: Race with Destiny?
- James Dean: Race with Destiny has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is James Dean: Race with Destiny?
- James Dean: Race with Destiny is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was James Dean: Race with Destiny produced?
- James Dean: Race with Destiny was produced in United States of America.