Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Ray Connolly
Studio Goodtimes Enterprises
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Stacy Keach

Stacy Keach

Narrator (voice)

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Self

Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo

Self

Sammy Davis Jr.

Sammy Davis Jr.

Self

Leslie Caron

Leslie Caron

Self

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Self

Maila Nurmi

Maila Nurmi

Self

Corey Allen

Corey Allen

Self

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Self

Jack Larson

Jack Larson

Self

Nicholas Ray

Nicholas Ray

Self

James Dean

James Dean

Self (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

James Dean: The First American Teenager was released on September 30, 1975.

The runtime of James Dean: The First American Teenager is 1h 20m.

James Dean: The First American Teenager is a Documentary movie.

James Dean: The First American Teenager has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

James Dean: The First American Teenager is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

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

The main cast of James Dean: The First American Teenager includes Stacy Keach, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo.

James Dean: The First American Teenager is originally in English.