description Rebel Without a Cause Overview
Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 melodrama directed by Nicholas Ray, featuring James Dean and other actors. The film explores the experiences of emotionally troubled teenage characters within a suburban setting. It utilized CinemaScope technology and presented a new perspective on adolescent behavior compared to earlier depictions.
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info Rebel Without a Cause Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1955 |
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Why is Rebel Without a Cause so associated with James Dean?
James Dean plays Jim Stark, the troubled teenager at the center of Rebel Without a Cause. The film was released in 1955, shortly after Dean's death, which made it a defining part of his short screen legacy.
Who directed Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause was directed by Nicholas Ray. It also starred Natalie Wood as Judy and Sal Mineo as Plato.
What is the chicken run scene in Rebel Without a Cause?
The chicken run is a dangerous dare in which teenagers drive stolen cars toward a cliff and jump out before the cars go over. It is one of the film's best-known scenes and shows the recklessness behind Jim Stark's social world.
Where is the planetarium scene in Rebel Without a Cause set?
The film uses Los Angeles' Griffith Observatory as a major location. The planetarium scenes and the later confrontation there became some of the movie's most recognizable images.
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