September 30, 1955

– Rebel. Icon. Legend. James Dean’s untimely death on September 30, 1955, shocked the world and help..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.60 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 41 Minutes
Release Year:
1977
September 30, 1955 (1977)

Rebel. Icon. Legend. James Dean’s untimely death on September 30, 1955, shocked the world and helped define an entire generation. This gripping drama chronicles the reactions of an Arkansas college town to the tragedy and focuses on Jimmy J., a young man who idolized the rising star. Racked with grief, Jimmy holds a vigil that quickly devolves into a drunken spectacle with its own catastrophic consequences. Dennis Quaid also stars in "September 30, 1955": a day that forever changed the lives of many.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

06 Jan 1978

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

James Bridges

Writer:

James Bridges

Main Actors:

Richard Thomas, Susan Tyrrell, Deborah Benson, Lisa Blount

Plot:

When Jimmy's idol, James Dean, dies on September 30, 1955, the small-town Arkansas college undergraduate goes berserk. He and his friends hold a vigil which turns into a drunk and, finally, a tragedy.

Production:

MCA Universal Home Video

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.6/10