September 30, 1955 (24 Hours of the Rebel) (1977)
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52% of users liked it
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This film, aired on television as 24 Hours of the Rebel, delves into the hero-worship aura that surrounded James Dean following his tragic death. This stars The Waltons' Richard Thomas (getting a break from his usual "goody-goody" roles), who, as character "Jimmy J," is… More This film, aired on television as 24 Hours of the Rebel, delves into the hero-worship aura that surrounded James Dean following his tragic death. This stars The Waltons' Richard Thomas (getting a break from his usual "goody-goody" roles), who, as character "Jimmy J," is stunned by Dean's death and gathers his friends in a drinking foray where the stupor comes more from their turbulent emotions than from the suds. Quite respected for its real-life glimpses, this film is the debut of Dennis Quaid. ~ Rovi
- Directed By
- James Bridges
- Written By
- James Bridges
- Genres
- Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Aug 1, 1977 Wide
- Studio
- MCA Universal Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Richard Thomas gives a great performance in James Bridges' sensitive, underestimated drama about the impact of Jimmy Dean's death on youth in a small town.
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Cast
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Richard Thomas
as Jimmy J.
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Susan Tyrrell
as Melba Lou
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Deborah Benson
as Charlotte
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Lisa Blount
as Billie Jean
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Tom Hulce
as Hanley
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Dennis Quaid
as Frank
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Mary Kai Clark
as Pat
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Dennis Christopher
as Eugene
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Betty Harford
as Nurse
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Ray Hemphill
as Young Man in Truck
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John Pearce
as TV Man
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Collin Wilcox
as Jimmy J. 's Mother
