Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Stacy KeachNarrator (voice) | Narrator (voice) |
 Natalie WoodSelf | Self |
 Sal MineoSelf | Self |
 Sammy Davis Jr.Self | Self |
 Leslie CaronSelf | Self |
 Carroll BakerSelf | Self |
 Maila NurmiSelf | Self |
 Corey AllenSelf | Self |
 Dennis HopperSelf | Self |
 Jack LarsonSelf | Self |
 Nicholas RaySelf | Self |
 James DeanSelf (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Christine WhiteSelf | Self |