Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers. Filmed in the then recently introduced CinemaScope format and directed by Nicholas Ray, it offered both social commentary and an alternative to previous films depicting delinquents in urban slum environments. The film stars James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood. The film was a groundbreaking attempt to portray the moral decay of American youth, critique parental style, and explore the differences and conflicts between generations. The title was adopted from psychiatrist Robert M. Lindner's 1944 book, Rebel Without a Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath. The film, however, does not make any references to Lindner's book in any way. Warner Bros. released the film on October 27, 1955, nearly a month after Dean's death in a car accident on September 30, 1955.
| Director | Nicholas Ray |
| Produced by | David Weisbart |
| Screenplay by | Stewart Stern |
| Story by | Nicholas Ray, Irving Shulman (adaptation) |
| Starring | James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Corey Allen, William Hopper |
| Music | Leonard Rosenman |
| Cinematography | Ernest Haller |
| Edited by | William H. Ziegler |
| Production, company | Warner Bros. |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
| Released | October 27, 1955 |
| Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.5 million |
| Box office | $4.5 million (US rentals) |
| Netflix ID | 70031792 |
About Rebel Without a Cause
Nicholas Ray film about a rebellious young man who moves to a new town with new rules. The title was adopted from Rebel Without a Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath, a book by psychiatrist Robert M. Lindner.
Achievement of Rebel Without a Cause
James Dean passed away a month before the film was released. He was also injured several times during the filming of the movie.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Rebel Without a Cause
Films directed by Nicholas Ray.. American teen drama films.. Films about dysfunctional families.
Latest information about Rebel Without a Cause updated on July 28 2021.
