Not surprisingly, the landmark Rebel Without a Cause was chosen as one of the all-time Top 100 American Films by the American Film Institute.Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo received Academy Award nominations for their achingly true performances and writer/director Nicholas Ray was also an Oscar nominee (\"Best Writing\"). . Father: For a minute . Oct 27, 1955 Great film all around. The first, Judy, tells the policeman she goes wandering at night because she hates her father. One of the teens, Judy, is picked up aimlessly walking around at 1:00 AM. Its hard to imagine Rebel Without a Cause in anything but color now, in part because its hard to imagine seeing Dean without that striking red jacket hes wearing on the films posters, but that wasnt always the plan. I mean maybe he doesnt mean it but he acts like he does. However, the fact that Nicholas Ray managed to circumvent the restrictive Hays Code and produce a film thats widely recognized for its queer-coding is a feat that was both impressive and groundbreaking for the era in which Rebel Without A Cause was produced. Representation of LGBTQ characters teenage or otherwise in mainstream film and TV is a relatively new phenomenon and up until the late 1960s movies were subject to a strict set of guidelines called the Motion Picture Production Code. He also looks at problems in terms of cause and effect. Frank Stark is a well-meaning but ineffectual parent. Coming Soon. And man, existing alone, seems himself an episode of little consequence." In 1947, they took a chance and screen tested a young New York theater actor to play the rebel at the heart of the story, then envisioned as a much more psychopathic criminal than the disillusioned teen that Jim Stark ultimately became in Rays film. Ray: You were getting a good start in the wrong direction back there. Thanks to East of Edens success that spring and early screenings of Rebel Without a Cause, by September of 1955 James Dean was on the verge of mega-stardom. Thankfully, LGBTQ teen characters dont have to look too far for onscreen representation these days. Dennis Hopper made his debut in a brief role as a goon. When she was in the police station after the crash, Wood called Ray to pick her up, and when he arrived she informed him that one of the officers had referred to her as a juvenile delinquent. . The movie begins with Jim in a police station drunk and his parents arguing about his drinking. Its really James but he likes Jim more. Plato: Oh, I dont know. "Jimmy did most of the directing. The three act as a family and find a few moments of peace. Frank is unable at this point to help his son. 1. He is the new kid at their school, the outsider, the misfit, whose parents don't understand him. In one of the most influential performances in movie history, James Dean plays Jim, the new kid in town whose loneliness, frustration and anger mirrored those of postwar teens -- and still reverberates more than 50 years later. Mr. and Mrs. Stark grill Jim to find out if anyone has any idea that he was involved in Buzzs death; Crunch and the gang have the idea that Jim has squealed to the police; Jim comes up with the idea of hiding out at the old mansion with Judy; Plato comes up with the idea of taking his mothers gun; Frank has no idea where his son has disappeared to; and so forth. The film opens with the image of a seemingly drunken young man named Jim Stark, lying down and playing with a toy monkey. Frank is entrenched in a fixed way of thinking. Plato, Jim, and Judy invent an imaginary family life, relieving their angst for a few carefree moments. 1955 American film directed by Nicholas Ray, differences and conflicts between generations, "Complete National Film Registry Listing", "Library of Congress Adds 25 Titles to National Film Registry", "How Natalie Wood Seduced Her Way Into 'Rebel Without a Cause', "Boze Hadleigh interview with Sal Mineo, 1972", "The Screen: Delinquency; 'Rebel Without Cause' Has Debut at Astor", "To cut or not to cut a censor's dilemma", "History of Censorship: 1955 - Rebel Without a Cause", "Empire's 500 Greatest Movies Of All Time", "The 'American Pie' FAQ -- What's the meaning of Verse 3 ("Now for ten years we've been on our own")? Father: Sonthis is all happening so fast Father: Whyd you get drunk? , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American coming-of-age drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers. It was shot in the widescreen CinemaScope format, which had been introduced two years previously. Jim: And they think they are protecting me by moving. (the father is mute, helpless . Warner Bros. Pictures, Frank is unskilled in helping his son understand what is to be a man, compelling Jim to ask Ray (father figure) how he is supposed to live through the experience; and so forth. 0:28. [13], Rebel Without a Cause holds a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 54 reviews, with an average rating of 8.20/10. "[11], The film was in production from March 28 to May 26, 1955. As an example of the future as the forewarning for the consequence of doing, the chances Buzz takes and his disregard for authority forewarn the likelihood that he will always engage in actions that garner negative attention. Father: Listennobody should make a snap decision . It is not until he is filled with concern for his sons life that he can stand up and be a real man. Jim tries to solve his problems by first taking action. Shes obsessed with dogs too so any films from the sad dog movie genre (Homeward Bound, Marley & Me, etc) make her ugly cry big time but shes still a cold-hearted horror movie fan, ok? Some films like Rebel Without A Cause managed to skirt the Hays Code, however. Jim does not have the sense of security that a child in a functional family would have. Moving to a new town with his family, Jim Stark must choose which clique to fit in with, and whom be believes to be the cool crowd, turns out to have much more to hide. Jim has successfully passed the required test to graduate into the gang when he takes part in the chickie race. Frank fails to set meaningful boundaries for Jim every time his son tests him. At the station he crosses paths with John "Plato" Crawford, who was brought in for killing a litter of puppies, and Judy, who was brought in for curfew violation. Despite outdated touches -- these punks don't listen to rock music, but rather big-band swing -- Rebel Without a Cause still comes on strong. [Ray] had terrible pangs of conscience about himself as a father, and I had terrible fury about myself as a son, and we both knew that that was a stream that was both shared in different ways, Stern recalled. He is the classic hen-pecked son and husband of two dominant women. Dean played Jim, a troubled but sensitive teenager who, although rejecting his elders' values, desperately wants to belong and have purpose in his life. Father: I better clean this up before she sees it. Mother: Do I have to spell it out? Progress in the objective story slows down when the adults dont worry enough about their teens. . . As an example, he is not equipped to deal with Platos instability when he fails to fulfill the boys desire to be his father figure: Updates? a rebel without a cause phrase. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). His parents are often fighting. Jims inability to communicate with his parents and other adults . By creating an account, you agree to the It stopped. As they explore their relationship, it becomes evident to Frank that Jim does not respect him as a man or father, yet at the same time is desperate for his father to fulfill those roles. That freed Dean up to take another iconic role, the one that would define his legend more than any other. Jim does not anticipate turning out like his father: One thing I know is I never want to be like him (Stern 16). While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. Judy appears as a dirty tramp (Stern 5) to her father because of her red lipstick, when she is just trying to act like a grown woman, using a womans props; Jim imitates a siren. Warner Home Vdeo, That night, during the chickie run, Buzz plunges to his death when the strap on his jacket sleeve becomes entangled with his door-latch lever, preventing him from exiting the car in time. [7] At home, Jim ambiguously asks his father for advice about defending one's honor in a dangerous situation, but Frank advises him against confrontation of any kind. Frank lacks the necessary parenting skills Jim needs in order to deal with the confusion of growing up. Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American coming-of-age drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers.Filmed in the then recently introduced CinemaScope format and directed by Nicholas Ray, it offered both social commentary and an alternative to previous films depicting delinquents in urban slum environments. There are several iconic scenes early on that show his ability - imitating the siren at the police station after being picked up for public drunkenness, yelling "you're tearing me apart!" . Jim and Frank attain the experience necessary to be a man. Sadly, Dean was not the only member of the films cast to suffer a tragic early death. Frank: ListenI took a steak out of the freezer. Hes sincere. Jim talks Plato into coming outside. (Stern 15). Rebel Without a Cause Summary. Coming Soon, Regal Rebel Without a Cause, American film drama, released in 1955, that is a classic tale of teenage rebellion and angst. The film has not aged well, and Dean's performance seems more like marked-down Brando than the birth of an important talent. . Crunch, Goon, and Moose find the mansion. Ill stand up with you. suddenly Jim screams) Dad? (Stern 52). Drama, Original Language: He is desperate to obtain his fathers approval during this difficult decision making process, but fails to attain any kind of satisfaction. Youre not tearing me loose anymore. The tragedy of Platos death brings the Stark family, that (for now) includes Judy, closer together. Helen Armitage is a freelance writer based in the UK who has been writing online since late 2013. . The three new friends act out a fantasy as a family. Yet he skirts the issue, and his waffling sends Jim right out the door. What it means to be a teen is explored in the objective story. As the film plays out, we see Wood has problems with her parents too - her dad, apparently uncomfortable with her budding sexuality, slaps her across the face for giving him a kiss as she would have when smaller. Plato, in his unbalanced state, shoots Jim with the gun he has carried around to protect him when he thinks Jim has failed him as a parental figure. Jim demands immediate responses from his father, which Frank is unable to give. Fishel, and Lindner himself would try their hand at producing a script. [13] The movie opened to mixed reviews when it was released on October 27, 1955, less than a month after James Dean, whose performance was praised all around by film critics, died on September 30. Maybe next summer hes going to take me hunting with himand fishing. From then on, Mazzola consulted on the script, the wardrobe, the cars (Deans 1949 Mercury was his idea), and the lingo. . His mother (Ann Doran) prefers to move whenever a problem comes up rather than confront it and his father (Jim . With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Rebel Without A Cause animated GIFs to your conversations. We search near and far for original movie trailer from all decades. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Dean was apparently so angry over Rays decision to stop the scene that he walked off the set in a rage and had to be coaxed back to filming. (Stern 117). If she had to pick a favorite horror movie it would probably be The Shining but Ari Asters Hereditary and Midsommar rank in joint second place. In the years before Ray came aboard with his own pitch for The Blind Run, Rebel Without a Cause went through Warner Bros. development process, which included several writers taking a crack at adapting Lindners nonfiction book into an acceptable screenplay. The film, however, does not make any references to Lindner's book in any way. Exterior scenes at the abandoned mansion to which the characters retreat were filmed at the William O. Jenkins House, previously used in the film Sunset Boulevard (1950). Terms and Policies Another example is when Jim asks if he is going to stop him from heading into trouble. (the pounding ceases) See? In 1990, Rebel Without a Cause was added to the Library of Congress's National Film Registry as being deemed "culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant".[5][6]. In addition to the Storyform, you'll also find any additional analysis or media related to the story in question. Falling in love with a girl from that same group, this film shows how bad can come from good and vice versa. (Stern 102). After a warning from the gang, Plato takes his mother's gun and rushes to the mansion to protect Jim. Filmed in the then recently introduced CinemaScope format and directed by Nicholas Ray, it offered both social commentary and an alternative to previous films depicting delinquents in urban slum environments. Helen is a lifelong fan of the horror genre which started in the 1980s when films like Gremlins and Cats Eye scared the life out of her as a kid. But at the heart of the matter is their need to win acceptance from their peers, which too often requires they take part in dangerous, illegal rituals, and their need to get their parents attention and understanding. . (Stern 58). Feel free to send us your trailer requests and we will do our best to hunt it down. "[23], The switchblade James Dean's character used in the fight scene at Griffith Observatory was offered at auction on September 30, 2015, by Profiles in History with an estimated value of US$12,000 to $15,000; the winning bid was US$12,000. Jim and Judy hide out in the deserted mansion that Plato had told Jim about. He is intelligent enough to question potential trouble, and looks to his father for advice. Why did you do it? Rebel Without A Cause (1955) Presented by TMC: Fathom Events Trailer. 7:52. Her name is Judy. While on a night out with friends, she got into a car accident. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. What are we doing this for? Jim quarrels with his father for not standing up for him and leaves his home. More than six decades after its release, Rebel Without a Cause remains the quintessential film about juvenile delinquents, fueled by Deans intense performance and Rays bold direction and given further mystique by the young stars premature death just weeks before the film was released. The acerbic comment Franks mother makes after Jim explodes in anger in the police station Well you know who he takes after (Stern 14) is an indication of the kind of childhood Frank must have had. Among the top contenders at the time were Debbie Reynolds, Carroll Baker, Lois Smith (one of the studios choices), and Jayne Mansfield, who Ray reportedly actively resisted casting. Frank fails to provide Jim with the parental instincts his son requires. 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