Edward Herrmann, Enrico Colantoni, James Franco
Golden Globe winner James Franco portrays method actor and all-around rebel James Dean in this made-for-TV biopic. From his strict upbringing and ill-fated love affair with actress Pier Angeli (Valent...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 22, 2002
Stats: 117 reviews
Startling performance by James Franco (they showed all that on TNT?). I was glued to the tv wanting more, expecting more. Bittersweet movie-viewing experience.
Really liked it. Maybe a little dramatic in parts but James Franco does a pitch-perfect job!
Here's an interesting movie that centralizes on the life and death of James Dean. James Franco portrays the Hollywood star in this intriguing story plot that marks his success. Worth seeing!
Eh. The movie itself was not very good. But the acting- incredible. James Franco's portrayal of James Dean is right on the dot. He's fantastic; he not only looks like him, but his swagger and emotional state is perfect for James Dean. James Franco- I applaud you!
it was okay. parts of it really dragged, which is amazing considering how dramatic dean's life was -- just bad writing. and though the end states the movie is all fact and 'educated guesses,' some of the most important parts of it were pretty much fictional. for example, it's pre...( read more)
James Franco was amazing in this movie! He had James Dean down to the very last detail! What a great movie!
LOVED James Franco in this! He could absolutely pass for James nowadays.
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