James Dean: Race with Destiny

The story

James Dean's 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 angers her disapproving mother and studio chief Jack Warner. How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? This revealing biopic 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.

Cast & crew

Casper Van DienJames Dean

Carrie MitchumPier Angeli

Diane LaddMama Pierangeli

Mike ConnorsJack Warner

Robert MitchumGeorge Stevens

Connie StevensJane Deacy

Casey KasemBill Romano

Joseph CampanellaWinton Dean

Janelle ParadeeMarisa Pierangeli

Monique ParentUrsula

Robin Joi Brown

Robin Joi BrownJennifer

Rebecca BudigNatalie