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Rebel Without A Cause - The James Dean Legacy
20.30 - 21.30 Tuesday 27 September
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James Dean is the eternal youthful rebel - the movie idol blessed with the looks, style, talent and attitude that captivated a generation.
To mark the 50th anniversary of his death at the wheel of his Porsche on September 30 1955, Johnny Depp presents this profile of one of Hollywood's most popular icons.
Although he died before Elvis had his first hit, Dean's rebellious image has always been associated with rock 'n' roll and he was idolised by musicians like Presley, Bob Dylan and John Lennon, who is quoted as saying "without James Dean, the Beatles would never have existed."
Johnny Depp highlights the artistic passion that drove this country boy from rural Indiana, to become a 20th century icon. He starred in only three movies but when he died, aged just 24, his sensitive, violent, moody and tormented portrayal of rebellious youth had inspired a generation of disaffected teenagers.
The programme features interviews with fans including Morrissey, David Puttnam, David Bailey, Dennis Hopper, Martin Landau, Bill Wyman and Sir Paul McCartney.
James Dean is still held up as film legend but does he deserve this status and are there other film actors who deserve it more? Tell us on the Radio 2 Messageboard.
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