
After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark (James Dean) 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 (Sal Mineo), and falls for local girl Judy (Natalie Wood). However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz (Corey Allen). When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid’s real troubles begin.
A movie for anyone who’s ever been a teenager. – BBC.com
A fine script, dynamic direction, doomed romantic idealism and telling performances make this the most timeless of Ray’s gripping, socially aware dramas. – Empire Magazine
Genre |
DramaTeen Movie
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Runtime | 111 minutes |
Rated | PG |
Directed By | Nicholas Ray |
Starring | James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo |
Language | English |
Country |
USA
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