The man behind the legend and 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without A Cause and Giant.
A biopic about the actor James Dean, whose stardom of the ultimate teenage rebel as well as the premature death made him a legend. His roles are depicted having much in common with his personal life, most notably the difficult relationship with his father.—Mario
Starting with his childhood in Santa Monica, this biopic explores the tumultuous life and early death of James Dean. Dean makes his Hollywood debut in Elia Kazan's "East of Eden (1955)," opening the floodgates for his film career. While enjoying his newfound success, Dean embarks on a relationship with Italian actress Pier Angeli. His success, however, is overshadowed by his father's reluctance to bridge a painfully deep gap with him.—Jwelch5742