Movie

James Dean: Race with Destiny

“A deserted road. A deadly crash. A legend is born.”

★ 6.8(4)19971h 35m

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Good to know

Director: Mardi Rustam
Release date: 1997-10-02
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mars Productions Corporation

About James Dean: Race with Destiny

James Dean: Race with Destiny is a 1997 movie in the TV Movie and Drama genres, directed by Mardi Rustam, starring Casper Van Dien, Carrie Mitchum and Diane Ladd. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch James Dean: Race with Destiny in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

James Dean's 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 angers her disapproving mother and studio chief Jack Warner. How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? This revealing biopic 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

Robin Joi Brown

Jennifer

Rebecca Budig

Natalie

Themes & keywords

biographycar accidentmovie star

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch James Dean: Race with Destiny in Switzerland?+

James Dean: Race with Destiny is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Switzerland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is James Dean: Race with Destiny on Netflix?+

James Dean: Race with Destiny is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now.

How long is James Dean: Race with Destiny?+

James Dean: Race with Destiny has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in James Dean: Race with Destiny?+

James Dean: Race with Destiny stars Casper Van Dien, Carrie Mitchum, Diane Ladd, Mike Connors and Robert Mitchum.

When did James Dean: Race with Destiny come out?+

James Dean: Race with Destiny is a 1997 movie directed by Mardi Rustam.

What genre is James Dean: Race with Destiny?+

James Dean: Race with Destiny is TV Movie and Drama film.

Who directed James Dean: Race with Destiny?+

James Dean: Race with Destiny was directed by Mardi Rustam.