

Life
2015-09-09 · 112 min · ★ 6.0
In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.
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Production details
- Directors
- Anton Corbijn
- Production companies
- See-Saw Films, Barry Films, First Generation Films, Film4 Productions, Screen Australia
- Countries
- Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 12,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,231,606
Top Cast
Robert PattinsonDennis Stock
Dane DeHaanJames Dean
Joel EdgertonJohn Morris
Ben KingsleyJack Warner
Kelly McCrearyEartha Kitt
Kristian BruunRoger Love
Lauren GallagherNatalie Wood
Kendal RaeMessy Actress
Alessandra MastronardiPier Angeli
Stella SchnabelNorma
Peter LucasNicholas Ray
Jason BlickerJournalist
Emily HursonPublicity Trooper
Emma PedersenJohn Morris's Secretary
Allison BrennanJack Warner's Assistant
Philip Maurice HayesMarshall
Jessica RoseRodney
Jack FultonRodney
Michael TherriaultElia KazanTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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