

James Dean: Race with Destiny
1997-10-02 · 95 min · ★ 6.8
James Dean's remarkable talent and rebel attitude took Hollywood by storm. But as Dean's star begins to rise, his passionate affair with Italian ingenue Pier Angeli angers her disapproving mother and studio chief Jack Warner. How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? This revealing biopic goes behind the myth to tell the true story of the superstar who lived fast, died young and left a legacy that changed movies forever.
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- Directors
- Mardi Rustam
- Production companies
- Mars Productions Corporation, Cheeni Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Casper Van DienJames Dean
Carrie MitchumPier Angeli
Diane LaddMama Pierangeli
Mike ConnorsJack Warner
Robert MitchumGeorge Stevens
Connie StevensJane Deacy
Casey KasemBill Romano
Joseph CampanellaWinton Dean
Janelle ParadeeMarisa Pierangeli
Monique ParentUrsula
Rebecca BudigNatalie
Athena MasseyElizabeth
Dale GibsonTurnipseed
Louis D'AltoVic DamoneTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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