Rebel Without a Cause

James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo

A rebellious young man with a troubled past comes to a new town, finding friends and enemies.

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PG-13, 111 min.

Directed by: Nicholas Ray

Released: October 27, 1955

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DVD Released: January 22, 2002

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  • April 20, 2009
    Nicholas Ray is cinema!
  • February 17, 2009
    "rebel without a cause" is the iconic and probably most cliched classic of james dean in his cooperation with director nicholas ray who has maneuvered himself in the genre of juvenile delinquency since the 40s with flicks like "they live by night", "knock on any door" and "on the... ...( read more )
  • September 26, 2008
    Never got it really, yes its one of the first teen films and yes it is important in defining the feelings of a generation. However you have to be honest with your self had it not been for the genius of James Dean would anyone remember this film? Yes Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo are... ...( read more )
  • September 10, 2008
    It took a me a little while into the film to see it?s big appeal and it did get progressively better. Admittedly I wasn?t completely bowled over by it, but it certainly had a certain attraction and it?s one the teens must have loved at the time of it?s release.

    I did manage ... ...( read more )
  • September 1, 2008
    "Rebellious"???? Every Baby Boomer says this movie was revolutionary because nobody in this set time period, 1950's, never behaved the way James Dean did. In my opinion, he was a dumbass and complaining for the dumbest reasons. The social scene with the high school gang was a ... ...( read more )
  • June 25, 2009
    If so many people can still relate to this movie (especially adults) with a passion, than America is truly FUCKED UP; insecure and lacking self-esteem.


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  • lordbluerouge
    January 2, 2007
    "What would he know about, 'man alone'?"- Plato,

    Thought this was a powerful line that accurately describes the anxiety and the confusion of the film.
  • shortcartoonist
    August 21, 2006
    "You're tearing me apart!", what a great movie.

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