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James Dean: Race with Destiny

PG-1319971h 35mMardi Rustam
IMDb 4.5

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

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.

TV MovieDrama
BiographyCar AccidentMovie Star

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What is James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997) about?

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…

Who stars in James Dean: Race with Destiny?

James Dean: Race with Destiny stars Casper Van Dien (James Dean), Carrie Mitchum (Pier Angeli), Diane Ladd (Mama Pierangeli), Mike Connors (Jack Warner), Robert Mitchum (George Stevens). The film was directed by Mardi Rustam.

How long is James Dean: Race with Destiny?

James Dean: Race with Destiny has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG-13.

Is James Dean: Race with Destiny worth watching?

James Dean: Race with Destiny holds an IMDb rating of 4.5/10. Fans of TV Movie, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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