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Rebel Without a Cause
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Rebel Without a Cause

1955-10-27 · 111 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.

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Production details

Directors
Nicholas Ray
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 1,500,000
Revenue
USD 4,500,000

Top Cast

James DeanJames DeanJim Stark
Natalie WoodNatalie WoodJudy
Sal MineoSal MineoJohn 'Plato' Crawford
Jim BackusJim BackusFrank Stark
Ann DoranAnn DoranCarol Stark
Corey AllenCorey AllenBuzz Gunderson
William HopperWilliam HopperJudy's Father
Rochelle HudsonRochelle HudsonJudy's Mother
Dennis HopperDennis HopperGoon
Edward PlattEdward PlattRay Fremick
Steffi SidneySteffi SidneyMil
Marietta CantyMarietta CantyCrawford Maid
Virginia BrissacVirginia BrissacJim's Grandmother
Beverly LongHelen
Ian WolfeIan WolfeDr. Minton
Frank MazzolaCrunch
Robert FoulkRobert FoulkGene
Jack SimmonsCookie
Tom BernardHarry
Nick AdamsNick AdamsChick

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