Acting
James Dean
Born February 8, 1931 · Marion, Indiana, USA
Died September 30, 1955 · aged 24
James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his stardom were loner Cal Trask in East of Eden (1955) and su…
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Rebel Without a Cause · 1955Rebel Without a Cause
★ 7.51955
MovieDrama
After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.
Giant · 1956Giant
★ 7.61956
MovieDramaWestern
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
East of Eden · 1955East of Eden
★ 7.51955
MovieDrama
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Deadline - U.S.A. · 1952Deadline - U.S.A.
★ 6.91952
MovieCrimeDrama
New York City newspaper The Day is in trouble. Even though editor Ed Hutcheson has worked hard running the paper, its circulation has been steadily declining. Now the publisher's widow wants to sell the paper, which will most likely mean its end. Hutcheson's only hope is to finish his exposé on a dangerous gangster before the sale is finalized.
Sailor Beware · 1952Sailor Beware
★ 6.31952
MovieComedy
Meeting in a navy recruiting line, Al Crowthers and Melvin Jones become friends. Al has tried to enlist before, but was always rejected. He keeps trying so that he can impress women. Melvin, is allergic to women's cosmetics and his doctor prescribed ocean travel, so he decided to join the navy.
Abraham Lincoln · 1952Abraham Lincoln
1952
MovieTV Movie
The story of court-martialed Union soldier William Scott, who is slated for execution for sleeping on duty after he was sent for by Abraham Lincoln.
Trouble Along the Way · 1953Trouble Along the Way
★ 6.11953
MovieComedyDrama
Struggling to retain custody of his daughter following his divorce, football coach Steve Williams finds himself embroiled in a recruiting scandal at the tiny Catholic college he is trying to bring back to football respectability.
The Thief · 1955The Thief
★ 4.01955
MovieComedyDrama
The son of a French aristocrat is accused of stealing his father's money and of stealing his step-sister's heart.
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Has Anybody Seen My Gal? · 1952Has Anybody Seen My Gal?
★ 7.01952
MovieComedy
When a 1920s millionaire tests the fiber of his Vermont family, a young lady and her boyfriend feel the repercussions.
Youth at Soda Fountain (uncredited)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies · 1988Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
1988
MovieDocumentaryCrime
Famous Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
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