James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975)
Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
Director: Ray Connolly
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: September 30, 1975
Cast
- Stacy Keach - Narrator (voice)
- Natalie Wood - Self
- Sal Mineo - Self
- Sammy Davis Jr. - Self
- Leslie Caron - Self
- Carroll Baker - Self
- Maila Nurmi - Self
- Corey Allen - Self
- Dennis Hopper - Self
- Jack Larson - Self
Cinematography: Peter Hannan, Mike Molloy
Editing: Peter Hollywood
Production: Goodtimes Enterprises, Visual Programme Systems, National Film Trustee Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography
More Films by Director: Ray Connolly
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is James Dean: The First American Teenager about?
- Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
- Who directed James Dean: The First American Teenager?
- James Dean: The First American Teenager was directed by Ray Connolly.
- Who stars in James Dean: The First American Teenager?
- James Dean: The First American Teenager stars Stacy Keach, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr., Leslie Caron, Carroll Baker.
- How long is James Dean: The First American Teenager?
- James Dean: The First American Teenager has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is James Dean: The First American Teenager?
- James Dean: The First American Teenager is a Documentary film.
- Where was James Dean: The First American Teenager produced?
- James Dean: The First American Teenager was produced in United Kingdom.