James Dean: Race with Destiny

James Dean: Race with Destiny

James Dean: Race with Destiny

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James Dean: Race with Destiny

"A deserted road. A deadly crash. A legend is born."

1997

1h 35m

6.8(4 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Overview

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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17 members

Acting

Casper Van Dien

James Dean

Casper Van Dien

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Carrie Mitchum

Pier Angeli

Carrie Mitchum

Acting

Diane Ladd

Mama Pierangeli

Diane Ladd

Acting

Mike Connors

Jack Warner

Mike Connors

Acting

Robert Mitchum

George Stevens

Robert Mitchum

Acting

Connie Stevens

Jane Deacy

Connie Stevens

Acting

Casey Kasem

Bill Romano

Casey Kasem

Acting

Joseph Campanella

Winton Dean

Joseph Campanella

Acting

Janelle Paradee

Marisa Pierangeli

Janelle Paradee

Acting

Monique Parent

Ursula

Monique Parent

Acting

Robin Joi Brown

Jennifer

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Rebecca Budig

Natalie

Rebecca Budig

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Athena Massey

Elizabeth

Athena Massey

Production

Mohammed Rustam

Mario

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Carmen Romano

Elia Kazan

No Image

Acting

Dale Gibson

Turnipseed

Dale Gibson

Acting

Louis D'Alto

Vic Damone

Louis D'Alto

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