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"A legend of his own time!"
Writer William Bast rooms with James Dean in acting school and follows his career to its tragic end in 1955.
18 Cast Members
Stephen McHattie
James Dean
Brooke Adams
Beverly
Michael Brandon
William Bast
Meg Foster
Dizzy Sheridan
Candy Clark
Chris White
Dane Clark
James Whitmore
Katherine Helmond
Claire Folger
Amy Irving
Norma Jean
Jayne Meadows
Reva Randall
Julian Burton
Ray
Robert Kenton
Mechanic
Heather Menzies
Jan
Jack Murdock
Judge
James O'Connell
Mr. Robbins
Leland Palmer
Arlene
Christine White
Secretary
Robert Foxworth
Psychiatrist
Bob Harks
Bartender
