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James Dean: A Portrait

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A look at the legacy of icon actor James Dean on the 40th anniversary of his tragic death. The special follows his life and career, with obvious attention to the three big films that made him a legend; and interviews with the people who knew him.

DirectorGary Legon
WritersGary Legon·David Dalton
ProducersGary Legon·Sarah Legon

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Cast · Directed by Gary Legon

JDJames Dean
James Dean
Self (archive footage)
RTRip Torn
Rip Torn
Self (Narrator)
SMSal Mineo
Sal Mineo
Self (archive footage)
GNGraham Nash
Graham Nash
Self
JP
Joan Winslow Peacock
Self
BP
Bob Pulley
Self
RSRod Steiger
Rod Steiger
Self
SASteve Allen
Steve Allen
Self
JMJayne Meadows
Jayne Meadows
Self
DM
Don Medford
Self
EWEli Wallach
Eli Wallach
Self
LRLeonard Rosenman
Leonard Rosenman
Self

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