James Dean: Race with Destiny (1997)

Plot Summary

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.

Full Cast & Characters

Casper Van Dien

James Dean

Carrie Mitchum

Pier Angeli

Diane Ladd

Mama Pierangeli

Mike Connors

Jack Warner

Robert Mitchum

George Stevens

Connie Stevens

Jane Deacy

Casey Kasem

Bill Romano

Joseph Campanella

Winton Dean

Janelle Paradee

Marisa Pierangeli

Monique Parent

Ursula

Robin Joi Brown

Jennifer

Rebecca Budig

Natalie

Director & Crew

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