United States

"They called him one-speed Dean. One-speed wide open! He thought sleep was a waste of time. Motion made any road seem right." THE JAMES DEAN STORY is the ultimate portrait of James Dean, presented by Producer/Director Robert Altman. Recognizing Jimmy's world-wide fame and his great creative achievements (including "EAST OF EDEN", "REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE" and "GIANT"); Altman explores the personal life, the moments between the films. Featuring his family, girl-friends, fraternity brothers and numerous Hollywood contemporaries, THE JAMES DEAN STORY is a portrait of the man. This film contains never before seen footage from "EAST OF EDEN", the famous Highway Public Safety Message made for television and rare film from the Hollywood premiere of "GIANT".