William Bast

Movie - 2005, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role

The collar of his coat turned up in New York: Images which have collaborated on building a myth – the image of eternal and misunderstood youth. Unlike Marlon Brando, the proletarian rebel with identifiable goals, James Dean was the timeless and androgynous youthful rebel. His death on the Interstate 46 leads us back to 1950s America, a time when youth was re-interpreted all anew.

Movie - 1988, 2h 15m • as Himself

The life and times of one of Hollywood's brightest stars.

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Self

The documentary chronicles the life and legacy of James Dean, a pioneering figure in Hollywood known for his dramatic life and career. It explores his rise as a legendary icon and the impact of his untimely death, capturing the enduring fascination with his persona. The film delves into his final days, including his passion for racing, his iconic Porsche, and his fatal car accident on September 30, 1955. The film also focuses on the enduring global legacy and commercialization of Dean's image over the past 50 years.