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.
Details
Release date1955-10-27
Runtime111 min
GenresDrama
DirectorNicholas Ray
CastJames Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Corey Allen, William Hopper, Rochelle Hudson
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures
CountriesUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish
AwardsNominated for 3 Oscars. 4 wins & 8 nominations total
