# James Dean (2001)

> A sensitive television biopic traces James Dean’s rise from troubled young actor to immortal Hollywood rebel.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1482

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Drama, TV Movie
- Director: Mark Rydell
- Cast: James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni, Edward Herrmann, Joanne Linville, John Pleshette, Barry Primus
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0240628/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, serious, classic hollywood night, biopic viewing

## Synopsis

A glimpse into the life of a Hollywood icon whose legacy endures beyond his years.

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