Tuesday, August 5, 7:00 pm - East of Eden
Tuesday, August 12, 7:00 pm - Rebel Without a Cause
Tuesday, August 19, 7:00 pm - Giant
Join us Tuesdays in August for our new film series: The Complete James Dean.
One man. Three films. An eternal icon.
In the span of a year, James Dean made three movies that changed cinema forever. Even though his life was cut short 70 years ago at age 24, his image endures; he remains one of the most instantly recognizable stars in the world.
In August, we're showing all three films that Dean starred in. Come see how, in such a short time, Dean made an indelible mark on the pop culture landscape.
August 5: East of Eden
James Dean's first major film, East of Eden, is a portrait of a young man desperate for love and torn between obedience and rebellion.
Set in California's Salinas Valley during WWI, the film follows Cal Trask (Dean) as he struggles to win the approval of his father (Raymond Massey) -- even as he uncovers painful family secrets about his long-lost mother.
Dean's emotionally charged performance earned him an Oscar nomination and launched him into stardom.
Directed by Elia Kazan
Starring James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey
United States | English | 1955 | Drama | 118 minutes | Approved
August 12: Rebel Without a Cause
In Rebel Without a Cause, Dean plays a troubled teen in one of cinema's most enduring portraits of adolescent alienation.
After a run-in with the law, Jim Stark (Dean) tries to navigate high school, broken parents, and a dangerous new social circle, forming an unlikely bond with two fellow outcasts (Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo).
Released just weeks after Dean's death, this is the film that made him a cultural icon.
Directed by Nicholas Ray
Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo
United States | English | 1955 | Drama | 111 minutes | Approved
August 19: Giant
Giant is Dean's final film, a sprawling epic about wealth, prejudice, and identity in mid-century Texas.
Dean plays Jett Rink, a poor ranch hand who strikes oil and clashes with the powerful family (Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor) that once looked down on him.
Released over a year after his death, Giant earned Dean his second posthumous Oscar nomination and cemented his legacy.
Directed by George Stevens
Starring James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson
United States | English | 1956 | Drama | 201 minutes | Approved
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Film Prices
Lincoln Theatre Members get $3.00 off on the following prices when buying tickets at-the-door:
General: $12.00
Seniors, Students, and Active Military: $11.00
Children 12 and under: $9.50
All prices include a $2.00 Preservation Fee that goes directly into our capital account for the preservation of the Lincoln Theatre and its programs.