James Dean Collection - 3-DVD Box Set ( James Dean Story / I'm a Fool / James Dean / Trouble With Father / Hill Number One / Abraham / Bells of Cockaigne / Bonus James Dean ) ( I am a Fool / Hill Number 1 )

James Dean Collection - 3-DVD Box Set (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: James Dean Story / I'm a Fool / James Dean / Trouble With Father / Hill Number One / Abraham / Bells of Cockaigne / Bonus James Dean
Alternate Title: I am a Fool / Hill Number 1
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Surround )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
406 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
3-DVD Set
Box Set
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Black & White

Movie filmed in 1950 - 1976 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Robert Altman
George W. George
Don Medford
Robert Butler
Lester Pine
Edward E. Seabrook
Arthur Pierson
Paul Nickell
James Sheldon

Written By:
Stewart Stern
Sherwood Anderson
Arnold Schulman
William Bast
Lester Pine
Edward E. Seabrook
James D. Roche
Paul Nickell
George Lowther

Actors:
Martin Gabel ..... Narrator
James Dean ..... Himself ('East of Eden' screen test footage)
Eddie Albert ..... Narrator
James Dean ..... The Boy
Natalie Wood ..... Lucy
Roy Glenn ..... Burt
Eve March ..... Mother
Leon Tyler ..... Wilbur
Gloria Castillo ..... Elinor
Fiona Hale ..... Mildred
Michael Brandon ..... William Bast
Stephen McHattie ..... James Dean
Brooke Adams ..... Beverly
Julian Burton ..... Ray
Candy Clark ..... Chris White
Dane Clark ..... James Whitmore
Meg Foster ..... Dizzy Sheridan
Katherine Helmond ..... Claire Folger
Amy Irving ..... Norma Jean
Robert Kenton ..... Mechanic
Jayne Meadows ..... Reva Randall
Heather Menzies-Urich ..... Jan
Jack Murdock ..... Judge
James O'Connell ..... Mr. Robbins
Leland Palmer ..... Arlene
Stuart Erwin ..... Stu Erwin
June Collyer ..... June Erwin
Ann E. Todd ..... Joyce Erwin
James Dean ..... John
Patrick Peyton ..... Host (as Father Patrick Peyton)
Gordon Oliver ..... Padre
Todd Karns ..... Cpl. Bates
Roddy McDowall ..... Pvt. Huntington (The Professor)
Charles Smith ..... Pvt. Carson
Ray Hyke ..... Sgt. Mansfield
Spec O'Donnell ..... Pvt. Cashman (as 'Spec' O'Donnell)
William Schallert ..... Pvt. Wheeler (as Bill Schallert)
Dan Rankins ..... Cpl. Weaver
Marc Hamilton ..... Pvt. Madigan
Peter Similuk ..... Forward Observer
Ruth Hussey ..... Mary
Henry Brandon ..... Cassius Longinus
Leif Erickson ..... Pilate
Nelson Leigh ..... Joseph of Arimathea
Jean Adair ..... Susan Deggington
John Buckner ..... the Clerk
James Dean ..... William Scott
Charles Eggleston ..... William Steward
Judith Evelyn ..... Mary Lincoln
Betty Furness ..... Herself - Commercial Spokeswoman
Anthony Grey ..... Elias Price
Noel Leslie ..... Jennings
Betty Low ..... Mrs. Stowe
Harold McGee ..... Tim Cuffney
Robert McQueeney ..... James MacIntosh
Frank Overton ..... Samuel Stone
Robert Pastene ..... President Abraham Lincoln
Katharine Raht ..... Mrs. Otherly
Harry Townes ..... Hook
Gene Lockhart ..... Pat Cosgrove
James Dean ..... Joey Frazier
Vaughn Taylor
Donalee Marans ..... Margie Frazier
John Dennnis ..... Rivnock
Karl Lukas ..... Kreuger

Synopsis:

Over half a century after his tragic death, he crashed at the age of 24 with his Porsche on Highway 466 in California, James Dean (1931 - 1955) is still an icon that speaks to the imagination. James Dean was the first actor, who received an Oscar nomination for Best Actor, after his death. This DVD box contains a unique collection of films, documentaries, episodes of TV series and other rarely seen footage. A must for anyone who still love the world's most favorite 'bad boy' of the '50s.
Includes the following titles:
1. James Dean Story (1957)
2. I'm a Fool (1954)
3. James Dean (1976)
4. Trouble With Father (1950)
5. Bonus James Dean
6. Hill Number One (1951)
7. Abraham (1952)
8. Bells or Cockaigne (1953)

The James Dean Story (1957)
Documentary feature on the life of James Dean. Written by Stewart Stern.

I'm a Fool (1954)
In "I'm a Fool," James Dean plays "The Boy" aka "Walter Mathers" alongside Eddie Albert's on-screen narration of the same character. Natalie Wood is cast as the young woman Dean falls in love with.

James Dean (1976)
TV film. Biography of James Dean, based on the writing of his friend, William Bast.

Trouble with Father (1950)
James Dean got one of his earliest roles on this popular 1950s sitcom. Here, Dean guest stars as Randy, a 16 year-old high-schooler who discusses his girl problems with Drexel (Martin Milner). Also contains all the original commercial that aired with the show.

Hill Number One (1951)
Filmed in color, the 60-minute Hill Number One was an episode of the TV religious anthology Family Theatre. Father Patrick Peyton hosts this star-studded Easter special, wherein the story of the Resurrection is told in flashback form at a contemporary family gathering. As always, Fr. Peyton has assembled an impressive cast, including Roddy McDowell, Michael Ansara, Leif Erickson and Ruth Hussey. What makes this special truly special is the early appearance by James Dean, who delivers an earnest, non-mumbling performance as the apostle John. Dean's brief scenes have since been excerpted in many a TV documentary devoted to the late actor's career.

Abraham Lincoln (1952)
A live television production about the life of the American president. James Dean, 21 years old, plays a Union soldier slated for execution for sleeping on duty who is sent for by Lincoln.

The Bells of Cockaigne (1953)
Pat finally wins the lottery and his dream of visiting his home in Ireland is attainable, but he secretly gives the winning ticket to young Joey, who has an ill child and lots of bills.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 30 March, 2012.