James Dean (1976 film)
James Dean (also known as James Dean: Portrait of a Friend) is a 1976 NBC television film about actor James Dean and starring Stephen McHattie in the title role.[1][2][3][4]
| James Dean | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Robert Butler |
| Written by | William Bast |
| Starring | Stephen McHattie Michael Brandon Brooke Adams Candy Clark Amy Irving Katherine Helmond Meg Foster Dane Clark Jayne Meadows Heather Menzies |
| Music by | Billy Goldenberg |
Release date | 1976 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The role of screenwriter William Bast, Dean's best friend, is played by Michael Brandon. This portrayal is based on the 1956 biography by Bast,[5] which recounts the early acting career and rise of Dean. The film paints a clear picture of James Dean's pursuit for authenticity, depth and artistic meaning. Bast claimed that Dean's inspiration as an actor was inspired by what he learned from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 novella The Little Prince.
References
- Colker, David (May 10, 2015). "William Bast dies at 84; screenwriter co-created 'The Colbys'". Los Angeles Times.
- Shales, Tom (August 5, 2001). "The Incredible Sulk: TNT's 'James Dean'". The Washington Post.
- Gray, Tim (September 30, 2015). "James Dean: After 60 Years, Still the Coolest Icon of Teen Angst". Variety.
- ""James Dean" World Premiere!". TV Guide. February 14, 1976.
- Dagan, Carmel (May 7, 2015). "William Bast, Writer for TV Who Penned James Dean Bios, Dies at 84,". Variety.
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