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James Dean: Race with Destiny
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James Dean: Race with Destiny

1997-10-02 · 95 min · ★ 6.8

TV Movie · Drama

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 DienCasper Van DienJames Dean
Carrie MitchumCarrie MitchumPier Angeli
Diane LaddDiane LaddMama Pierangeli
Mike ConnorsMike ConnorsJack Warner
Robert MitchumRobert MitchumGeorge Stevens
Connie StevensConnie StevensJane Deacy
Casey KasemCasey KasemBill Romano
Joseph CampanellaJoseph CampanellaWinton Dean
Janelle ParadeeJanelle ParadeeMarisa Pierangeli
Monique ParentMonique ParentUrsula
Robin Joi BrownJennifer
Rebecca BudigRebecca BudigNatalie
Athena MasseyAthena MasseyElizabeth
Mohammed RustamMario
Carmen RomanoElia Kazan
Dale GibsonDale GibsonTurnipseed
Louis D'AltoLouis D'AltoVic Damone

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