Release, runtime and language

1976 · 94 mins · English

Directed by

Robert Butler

Starring

Candy Clark, Amy Irving, Brooke Adams, Meg Foster, Katherine Helmond, Robert Foxworth

A legend of his own time, James Dean’s turbulent rise to fame is dramatized through the eyes of writer William Bast, who shared a cramped 1950s apartment with Dean while both chased acting dreams. Bast’s intimate recollections also reveal a brief romantic involvement with the icon. The film explores his iconic roles, rebellious spirit, and untimely death, framing his lasting influence on American cinema.