Life
~From rebel to icon
Overview
In 1955, young photographer Dennis Stock develops a close bond with actor James Dean while shooting pictures of the rising Hollywood star.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2015-09-09
Budget: $12000000
Revenue: $1231606
Runtime: 112 min
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