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September 30, 1955
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September 30, 1955

1977-08-19 · 101 min · ★ 6.8

Drama

A young Southerner loses his grip on reality when his favorite movie star James Dean suddenly dies in a car crash.

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Directors
James Bridges
Production companies
Universal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ThomasRichard ThomasJimmy J.
Susan TyrrellSusan TyrrellMelba Lou
Deborah BensonCharlotte
Lisa BlountLisa BlountBillie Jean
Tom HulceTom HulceHanley
Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidFrank
Mary Kai ClarkPat
Dennis ChristopherDennis ChristopherEugene
Collin Wilcox PaxtonCollin Wilcox PaxtonJimmy J.'s Mother
Ben FuhrmanCoach Haynes
Michael Lovell FarrisEdgar
Tom BonnerRadio Announcer (voice)
Glen IrbyBand Director
Bryan ScottDickie
Bush SatterfieldCharlotte's Father
Katherine SatterfieldCharlotte's Mother
Betty HarfordNurse
Ouida WhiteAunt Ethel
James DombekMr. Brown
Belynda DixGirl in Car

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