Movie

James Dean: The First American Teenager

★ 7.5(2)19751h 20m

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Good to know

Director: Ray Connolly
Release date: 1975-09-30
Runtime: 1h 20m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Goodtimes Enterprises

About James Dean: The First American Teenager

James Dean: The First American Teenager is a 1975 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Ray Connolly, starring Stacy Keach, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch James Dean: The First American Teenager in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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

Nicholas Ray

Self

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

biography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch James Dean: The First American Teenager in France?+

James Dean: The First American Teenager is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in France. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is James Dean: The First American Teenager on Netflix?+

James Dean: The First American Teenager is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is James Dean: The First American Teenager?+

James Dean: The First American Teenager has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

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. and Leslie Caron.

When did James Dean: The First American Teenager come out?+

James Dean: The First American Teenager is a 1975 movie directed by Ray Connolly.

What genre is James Dean: The First American Teenager?+

James Dean: The First American Teenager is Documentary film.

Who directed James Dean: The First American Teenager?+

James Dean: The First American Teenager was directed by Ray Connolly.