James Dean (2001): Cast
James Dean is a 2001 drama starring James Franco as James Dean, David Parker and Michael Moriarty. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Five Mile River Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is James Dean About?
The premise of James Dean without spoilers.
The film explores the mythic figure behind James Dean, offering an incisive glimpse of 1950s Hollywood while tracing the meteoric rise and tragic fall of the actor whose intense, gut‑grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant mirrored his turbulent personal life.
James Dean Cast & Characters
James Franco leads the cast as James Dean, with David Parker as James Whitmore and Michael Moriarty as Winton Dean.
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James Franco as James Dean - David Parker as James Whitmore
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Michael Moriarty as Winton Dean - Kyle Chambers as James Dean - 8-9 Yrs. Old
Also Starring in James Dean
· 71 more- Lisa Blake Richards Ethel Dean
- Peggy McCay Emma Dean
- Lisa Robins Mildred Dean
- Gary Sievers Eden Production Crew Member (uncredited)
- Don "Tex" Clark SFX Crew Member for Giant (uncredited)
- Christopher Lee 'Eden' Assistant Director
- Edward Herrmann Raymond Massey
- Andrew Prine Rogers Brackett
- Barry Primus Nicholas Ray
- David Proval Daniel Mann
- Valentina Cervi Pier Angeli
- Mark Rydell Jack Warner
- Enrico Colantoni Elia Kazan
- Mark Moses Dick Clayton
- Joanne Linville Hedda Hopper
- Charles Dierkop Groundsman
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- John Pleshette Billy Rose
- Frank Cassini 'Giant' Assistant Director
- Maggie Wagner Mann's Assistant (uncredited)
- Lana Clarkson Jayne Mansfield (uncredited)
- Greg Bronson Reporter (uncredited)
- Lou Wagner 'Eden' Make-up Person
- William Stanford Davis Train Conductor
- Karen Kondazian Mrs. Pierangeli
- Ellen Gerstein Jane Deacy
- Mark Kiely Soldier in 'Silver Chalice'
- Phil Hawn Bartender (uncredited)
- Karen Teliha Bette Davis (uncredited)
- Holly Beavon Marilyn Monroe (uncredited)
- Wendy Benson-Landes Julie Harris
- Mushond Lee Billy
- Val Lauren Alex (uncredited)
- Guido Föhrweißer Rolf Wütherich
- Otto Felix 'Eden' Camera Assistant
- Israel Horovitz Louis Schurr
- Steve Chambers Postman
- James DiStefano 'The Immortalist' Stage Manager
- Phil Parolisi Cattle Call Stage Manager
- Renee Pezzotta Smoking Woman (uncredited)
- Fred Parnes Actor's Studio Stage Manager
- Antony Sandoval Louis Jourdan
- Harry Cohn Hot Dog Vendor
- Craig Barnett George Stevens
- Amy Rydell Christine White
- Julie Janney Geraldine Page
- Nick Klar Winton's Neighbor
- Matthew Payne Actors Studio Reporter (uncredited)
- Brian Ruppert N.Y Actor (uncredited)
- Eric Brenner Julie Harris's Date (uncredited)
- Sean A. Mulvihill Reporter (uncredited)
- Samuel Gould Martin Landau
- Gretchen German Kazan's Assistant
- Lyle Kessler Lee Strasberg
- Allen Hall 'Giant' Oil Derrick Rigger
- Matt Holly Time Magazine Reporter (uncredited)
- Ginger Pauley Maria (uncredited)
- Bill Voigtlander 'Eden' Camera Operator
- Matthew W. Tenggren Sound Man
- Stan Coleman Warner's Executive
- Austen Rydell 'Eden' Assistant Director's Son
- Chad Restum 'Rebel' Assistant Director
- Elizabeth Barkette Mrs. Stark
- Robert N. Gersicoff 'Giant' Camera Operator
- John C. Flinn IV 'Giant' Assistant Camera
- Alexander Rydell Boy on Bike
- Elizabeth Karsell Horne Judy Garland (uncredited)
- Michael Lefko Rock Hudson (uncredited)
- Carla Barnett Auntie Ortense (uncredited)
- Michael Dronge Dolly Grip (uncredited)
- Brent Ponder Autograph Collector (uncredited)
- Clyde Tull Train Conductor (uncredited)
James Dean Trailers & Videos
The trailer of James Dean.
How Well Do You Know James Dean?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays James Dean in the 2001 film?
Cars in James Dean
39 cars on screen, including the 1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica and the 1954 BSA B33.
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1955 Porsche 550 Spyder Replica Main role -
1954 BSA B33 Important role -
1951 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1950 Chevrolet Styleline De Luxe Important role
James Dean Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “James Dean: An Invented Life” and “James Dean: Ein Leben auf der Überholspur”.
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- James Dean: An Invented Life
- James Dean: Ein Leben auf der Überholspur
- James Dean - La storia vera
- ג'יימס דין
- Джеймс Дин
- 詹姆斯·迪恩
- DEAN／ディーン
- James Dean: Buntownik?
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James Dean FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of James Dean, each answered in a sentence.
How long is James Dean?
James Dean runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was James Dean released?
James Dean was released on August 4, 2001.
Who is in the cast of James Dean?
James Dean stars James Franco as James Dean, David Parker as James Whitmore and Michael Moriarty as Winton Dean, among 75 credited actors.
Does James Dean have a post-credit scene?
No. James Dean has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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