James Dean: The First American Teenager 48 years old

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.

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James Dean: The First American Teenager Cast

Name Character
Leslie Caron She was 44, now 92 years old as Herself
Dennis Hopper He was 39, 74 years old when he died as Himself
Stacy Keach He was 34, now 82 years old as Narrator (voice)
Natalie Wood She was 37, 43 years old when she died as Herself
Carroll Baker She was 44, now 92 years old as Herself
Maila Nurmi She was 52, 85 years old when she died as Herself
Nicholas Ray He was 64, 67 years old when he died as Himself
Sammy Davis, Jr. He was 49, 64 years old when he died as Himself
Corey Allen He was 41, 75 years old when he died as Himself
Sal Mineo He was 36, 37 years old when he died as Himself
Jack Larson He was 47, 87 years old when he died as Himself

James Dean: The First American Teenager Crew

Name Department
Ray Connolly as Director. He was 35 (now 84) years old Directing
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James Dean: The First American Teenager (48 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, September 30, 1975
  • Runtime: 80 minutes