Rebel Without a Cause facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rebel Without a Cause |
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| Directed by | Nicholas Ray |
| Produced by | David Weisbart |
| Screenplay by | Stewart Stern |
| Story by | Nicholas Ray Adaptation: Irving Shulman |
| Starring | James Dean Natalie Wood Sal Mineo Jim Backus Ann Doran Corey Allen William Hopper |
| Music by | Leonard Rosenman |
| Cinematography | Ernest Haller |
| Editing by | William H. Ziegler |
| Studio | Warner Bros. |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Release date(s) | October 27, 1955 |
| Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.5 million |
| Money made | $4.5 million (US rentals) |
Rebel Without a Cause is a famous American drama movie from 1955. It was directed by Nicholas Ray and stars James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo. This movie is about teenagers who feel misunderstood and struggle with their families and finding their place in the world. It became very popular because it showed the feelings and problems many young people faced at that time.
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Rebel Without a Cause: A Classic Teen Movie
Rebel Without a Cause was released on October 27, 1955. It was produced by David Weisbart and written by Stewart Stern and Irving Shulman. The movie explores the lives of three troubled teenagers who meet in a new town. They are trying to find their place and deal with their parents and society.
The Story
The movie follows James Dean as Jim Stark, a new kid in town. He often gets into trouble and feels like his parents don't understand him. Jim meets Judy, played by Natalie Wood, who also has problems at home. He also becomes friends with Plato, played by Sal Mineo, a lonely boy who looks up to Jim.
The three friends form a bond as they try to deal with their feelings and the challenges of growing up. They face conflicts with other teenagers and their own families. The story shows how young people sometimes feel lost and search for acceptance and understanding.
Main Characters
- Jim Stark (played by James Dean): He is the main character. Jim is often angry and feels like an outsider. He wants to do the right thing but struggles with his parents' constant moving and their arguments.
- Judy (played by Natalie Wood): She is a girl who feels ignored by her father. She tries to get attention in ways that sometimes lead to trouble.
- Plato Crawford (played by Sal Mineo): He is a shy and lonely boy. Plato comes from a wealthy family but feels neglected by his parents. He sees Jim as a hero and a friend.
Why It's Famous
Rebel Without a Cause became a very important movie for several reasons. It showed the struggles of teenagers in a way that many young people could relate to. It also made James Dean a huge star, even though he sadly passed away shortly after the movie was released. The film's themes of feeling misunderstood and searching for identity are still relevant today. It is considered a classic movie that captured the mood of the 1950s youth.
Images for kids
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Jim Stark is in police custody.
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Jim confronts his father while his mother watches.
See also
In Spanish: Rebelde sin causa para niños
