James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997)
Casper Van Dien of Starship Troopers stars as James Dean, whose 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 (Carrie Mitchum of The Bold and the Beautiful) angers her disapproving mother (Academy Award nominee Diane Ladd) and studio chief Jack Warner (Mike Connors). How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens (the legendary Robert Mitchum in his final screen role) lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? Connie Stevens, Joseph Campanella and Casey Kasem co-star in this revealing biopic that 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.
Director:
Mardi Rustam
Writer:
Dan Sefton
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Casper Van Dien as James Dean |
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Carrie Mitchum as Pier Angeli |
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Diane Ladd as Mama Pierangeli |
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Mike Connors as Jack Warner |
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Robert Mitchum as George Stevens |
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Connie Stevens as Jane Deacy |
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Casey Kasem as Bill Romano |
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Joseph Campanella as Winton Dean |
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Janelle Paradee as Marisa Pierangeli |
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Monique Parent as Ursula |
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Robin Joi Brown as Jennifer |
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Rebecca Budig as Natalie |
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Athena Massey as Elizabeth |
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Mohammed Rustam as Mario |
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Carmen Romano as Elia Kazan |
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Dale Gibson as Turnipseed |
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Louis D'Alto as Vic Damone |
| Directing | Mardi Rustam | Director |
| Writing | Dan Sefton | Screenplay |
| Lighting | Ted T.E. Tunney | Gaffer |
