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James Dean: Race with Destiny

James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997)★ 4.7/10

PG-13 · US · 94 min · August 6, 1997

  • Drama
  • Biography

Directed by: Mardi Rustam

Written by: Dan Sefton

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 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.

Directed by

Mardi Rustam

Written by

Dan Sefton

Cast & crew

Casper Van DienJames DeanCarrie MitchumPier AngeliDiane LaddMama PierangeliMike ConnorsJack WarnerRobert MitchumGeorge StevensConnie StevensJane DeacyCasey KasemBill RomanoJoseph CampanellaWinton DeanJanelle ParadeeMarisa PierangeliLouis D'AltoVic DamoneMonique ParentUrsulaCarmen RomanoElia KazanDan SeftonTV DirectorSteve HughesGig YoungRobin Joi BrownJenniferDavid PeskoEasy DanFelix QuinonezSal MineoRebecca BudigNatalie WoodAthena MasseyElizabeth Taylor (scenesDeleted)Charles GuardinoNick RayJeff DukowVilla Capri, CustomerWil. HallDenisRomeo AkrawiRolfMardi RustamMario, the Maitr'DJohn HarwoodTraffic CopChris HowellHighway Patrol OfficerDale GibsonTurnipseedBill ConnellRace Track AnnouncerTony WoodTony BullockKerri KasemSharonSommer GarciaMegyn (uncredited)Brett MosesNick Adams (uncredited)Justin RootMan in Park (uncredited)Alexandria SmothersWild Suzy (uncredited)