James Dean

They called him America's first teenageer, James Dean starred in just three films, but his death in 1955 aged 24 - dying as he lived - made him an icon of the rebellious youth culture that he had symbolised in Rebel Without a Cause. This biography explores the myth around him.

Auteur

William Hall

Résumé
They called him America's first teenager, James Dean starred in just three films but his death in 1955 aged 24 - dying as he lived - made him an icon of the rebellious youth culture that he had symbolised in Rebel without Cause. This biography explores the myth that built up around Dean's turbulent private life and unravels the truth behind it.

Contenu

Early days; growing up; making waves; onward and upward; the actors' studio; "East of Eden"; "Rebel Without a Cause"; "Giant"; afterwards.