Trama:
After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark 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, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.

Cast:

James Dean Jim Stark

Natalie Wood Judy

Sal Mineo John 'Plato' Crawford

Jim Backus Frank Stark

Ann Doran Carol Stark

Corey Allen Buzz Gunderson

William Hopper Judy's Father

Rochelle Hudson Judy's Mother

Dennis Hopper Goon

Edward Platt Ray Fremick

Steffi Sidney Mil

Marietta Canty Crawford Maid

Virginia Brissac Jim's Grandmother

Beverly Long Helen

Ian Wolfe Dr. Minton

Frank Mazzola Crunch

Robert Foulk Gene

Jack Simmons Cookie

Tom Bernard Harry

Nick Adams Chick

Jack Grinnage Moose

Clifford Morris Cliff

Almira Sessions Planetarium Teacher (uncredited)

Paul Birch Police Lieutenant (uncredited)

Dorothy Abbott Nurse (uncredited)

Jimmy Baird Beau (uncredited)

Paul Bryar Desk Sergeant /#2 (uncredited)

John Close Police Officer (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Chuck Hicks Ambulance Attendant (uncredited)

Supporto: Sconosciuto,

In prestito: No

Rapporto: Unknown