James Dean became as star when his first movie, East of Eden was released. Audiences, particularly teenagers, were enchanted with Dean's portrayal of Cal Trask. They identified with his character: a teenager yearning for love and understanding in an uncaring adult world. Warner Bros., the studio that produced Eden, was deluged with fan letters, and the press played Dean up as a teen idol. But his popularity soared astronomically after his death. With only one starring role to his credit and his untimely death fans flocked to see Rebel Without A Cause and Dean became larger than life. Teenagers across the globe began to emulate his posture, his style of clothing, his vocal patterns. By the time Giant was released, Dean's popularity was so large that even though he didn't have much screen time in the movie, Giant had one of Hollywood's largest premiere's at that time.

Below is a listing of Dean's film credits. If you'd like more information on a particular movie, check out The Internet Movie Database. You may also purchase these films through Amazon, a JDND affiliate.

Biographical and Dean-inspired movies can be found here.

Unless otherwise noted, all reviews were written by me. Statistical information was collected from The Internet Movie Database.

JDND would like to publish your reviews for these movies. If you would like to see your credited review(s) on this page, email me at idiot__savant@yahoo.com, or click the email link provided below the review.

Starring James Dean

Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
Director:	Nicholas Ray
Studio:	Warner Bros.
Writers:	Nicholas Ray (story); Irving Shulman
Starring:	James Dean Jim Stark Natalie Wood Judy Sal Mineo Plato Jim Backus Jim's father Ann Doran Jim's Mother Corey Allen Buzz Gunderson William Hopper Judy's Father Rochelle Hudson Judy's Mother Dennis Hopper Goon Edward Platt Juvenile Officer Ray Steffi Sidney Mil Marietta Canty Plato's Nurse Virginia Brissac Jim's Grandmother Beverly Long Helen Ian Wolfe Lecturer
Synopsis:	Released after his death, Jim Stark is the role most fans identify Dean with. The story concerns a young man who can't seem to fit in with society. His family, moving from place to place because of their son's disfunctional behavior, are themselves disfunctional. Judy (Natalie Wood) and Plato (Sal Mineo) form their own version of a family. Yet, that too ends in a tragic consequence in a movie filled with tragic consequences.
Purchase from Amazon:	Rebel Without A Cause -- VHS; Widescreen; 1 tape -- $16.99 US [as of 12/2/98] -- Usually ships within 24 hours. Rebel Without A Cause -- VHS; 1 tape -- Dubbed in Spanish (en español) -- $16.99 US [as of 12/2/98] -- Usually ships between 1-2 weeks
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Trouble Along the Way (1953)
Director:	Michael Curtiz
Studio:	Warner Bros.
Writers:	Robert Hardy Andrews (story); Jack Rose
Starring:	John Wayne Steve Williams Donna Reed Alice Singleton Charles Coburn Father Burke Tom Tully Father Malone Sherry Jackson Carole Williams Marie Windsor Anne McCormick Tom Helmore Harold McCormick Dabbs Greer Father Mahoney Leif Erickson Father Provincial Douglas Spencer Procurator Lester Matthews Cardinal O'Shea Chuck Connors Stan Schwegler
Synopsis:	According to the Internet Movie Database, Dean had an uncredited role in this comedy feature.
Purchase from Amazon:	Trouble Along the Way -- VHS; 1 tape -- $12.99 US [as of 12/2/98] -- Ships within 2-3 days
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Come Back to the Big Screen, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean

A number of biographical and Dean inspired movies have been released after Dean's death. Here's the working list, so far:

Forever James Dean (1988)
Director:	Ara Chekmayan
Studio:	Cinemax
Writers:	Ara Chekmayan
Starring:	N/A
Synopsis:	Documentary
Purchase from Amazon:	Forever James Dean -- VHS; 1 tape -- 12.99 US [as of 12/2/98] -- Ships between 1-2 weeks
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Also Available From Amazon

These titles are also available from Amazon.com. If you have seen any of these films and would like to include your credited summary on the site, please email me at idiot__savant@yahoo.com.

• James Dean
  -- VHS; 1 tape
  -- Color/Black & White
  -- $4.99US [as on 12/20/98]
  -- Ships between 1-2 weeks
• James Dean & Me
  -- VHS; 1 tape
  -- $16.99US [as of 12/20/98]
  -- Ships between 1-2 weeks
• James Dean Classic
  -- VHS; 1 tape
  -- $4.99 US [as of 12/20/98]
  -- Ships between 1-2 weeks
• James Dean Collection
  -- VHS; 3 tapes
  -- Black & White
  -- $20.99US [as of 12/20/98]
  -- Usually ships between 1-2 weeks
• James Dean Story
  -- VHS; 1 tape
  -- Color/Black & White
  -- $4.99US [as of 12/20/98]
  -- Usually ships between 1-2 weeks
• Tribute to James Dean
  -- VHS
  -- $16.99US [as of 12/20/98]
  -- Usually ships between 2-3 days
• Dean, James
  -- VHS; 2 tapes
  -- $8.99US [as on 12/20/98]
  -- Usually ships between 4-6 weeks
• At High Speed
  -- VHS; 1 tape
  -- $16.99US [as of 12/20/98]
  -- Usually ships within 1-2 weeks

last updated 20 December 1998

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