James Dean

A dramatization of the story of legendary movie actor James Dean. The film's writer, William Bast, had roomed with Dean in the early '50s, when both were trying to break into films as actors, and was his lover for a time.

Cast

Stephen McHattie

Played James Dean
Brooke Adams

Played Beverly
Michael Brandon

Played William Bast
Meg Foster

Played Dizzy Sheridan
Candy Clark

Played Chris White
Dane Clark

Played James Whitmore
Katherine Helmond

Played Claire Folger
Amy Irving

Played Norma Jean
Jayne Meadows

Played Reva Randall
Julian Burton

Played Ray
Robert Kenton

Played Mechanic
Heather Menzies

Played Jan
Jack Murdock

Played Judge
James O'Connell

Played Mr. Robbins
Leland Palmer

Played Arlene
Christine White

Played Secretary
Robert Foxworth

Played Psychiatrist

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