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1955 · 111 min · PG-13

Rebel Without a Cause

Directed by Nicholas Ray · Drama

Rebel Without a Cause (1955) is a Drama film, directed by Nicholas Ray set in Los Angeles during the 1950s. It runs 111 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of coming of age and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography
Ernest Haller
Cast
James DeanNatalie WoodSal MineoJim BackusAnn DoranCorey AllenWilliam HopperRochelle Hudson

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los Angeles
Setting
SuburbanUrban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeFamily & Loyalty
Tone
TenseMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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