Hes sincere. Updates? 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. Frank tries to relate to what Jim is going through, such as starting a new school, by regaling his son with memories of his own experiences. Frank Stark is too ineffectual a man to be of use to his son, leaving Jim feeling alone and disassociated from his family. Rebel Without A Cause (1955) Composer (s): Leonard Rosenman Released in: 1955 Country: United States Genre: Drama Other Resources: Buy poster from Other information Total number of members who have this title in their: Collection: 168 Wish list: 14 There are 3 labels for this title. Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 American coming-of-age drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers. I mean if he had the guts to knock Mom cold once I bet shed be happy and I bet shed stop picking. 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. One of the boys is wounded by Plato. I think he felt like he just didn't fit in, and didn't have the emotional tools to deal with that or to ask for help from anyone else. (Stern 86). The film was an attempt to portray the moral decay of American youth, critique parental style, and explore the differences and conflicts between generations. Dean died in a car crash at age 24; Mineo was stabbed to death at 37; and Wood drowned amid mysterious circumstances at 43. Jim is at Platos side. 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. [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. Jim questions him about why, then, must they engage in a dangerous contest: May 31, 2005, Runtime: Then there was the switchblade fight between Jim and Buzz (Corey Allen), which was done with real blades, though certain precautions were taken (Dean can be seen in production stills placing padding under his shirt). In this film's case, it was the Interbellum Generation vs the Silent Generation. The fathers arms envelop him. Jim presumes that if he does not accept the challenge Buzz and the other kids have given him, he will never be accepted as part of their group: They called me a chickenyou know a chicken! While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Maybe next summer hes going to take me hunting with himand fishing. Ill say cut if somethings wrong. Why are we moving? Jim and Frank attain the experience necessary to be a man. (Stern 83-84). 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\"). https://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/a+rebel+without+a+cause. Jim underscores his concern with the progress of his own maturation when he observes his family through a peephole in Rays office door and comments: How can anyone grow up in this circus (Stern 16); Jim is concerned with how his relationship with Judy is going; he is concerned with the progress he is making in finding new friends; he is concerned with (in his eyes) the change in Plato, who has advanced in an extremely short span of time from a needy, immature boy to a psychotic with a gun; and so forth. Years after Rebel Without a Cause, Natalie Wood died mysteriously at sea. . 7:52. For example, when hes called a chicken, he puts his fists up; his concern for Plato compels him to run into the planetarium at the risk of being shot (by the police or by Plato); interestingly, he tries to change his tendency to fight first and reflect later by stalling when he is challenged by the gang I dont want trouble (Stern 41) but when backed against the wall he fights All rightyou want it, you got it (Stern 43). . Should he face the kids down by entering into the chickie fight? Or should he stay at home, thus avoiding dangerJim asks his father: What can you do when you have to be a man? (Stern 54). Ray worked hard to get to know his young lead, hanging out with Dean in New York, getting drunk and smoking pot together, and then ultimately holding lengthy rehearsal sessions at Rays Chateau Marmont bungalow. Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. Salvatore Mineo Jr. (January 10, 1939 - February 12, 1976) was an American actor. Now, the wheel of estrangement and teenage defiance has come full circle, and the petulant trio will have to go back to where it all began. An accurate assessment of Franks strengths and limitations and the acknowledgment of such will solve problems between the two: Stand up, Jim. Dean is provoked into a knife fight at one point, and then into a frightening game of 'Chickie Run', with drivers meant to jump out of their cars speeding towards the edge of a cliff at the last minute. (Stern 68). Stewart Stern, Release Date (Theaters): The film was partially shot in black and white, but the studio then stopped production and reshot in colour. . (Stern 16) This determination of why his father is a chicken is what keeps Jim from holding his father totally responsible for his actions, thereby allowing him to have a superficial buddy buddy relationship with his father. (reaches out, gently, but firmly) You did everything a man could do. After a field trip to Griffith Observatory, Buzz provokes and challenges Jim to a knife fight. She apologizes for her prior treatment of him due to peer pressure, and the two begin to fall in love. From a historical perspective, however, and for the significance of James Dean, it is worth a viewing, at least once, if you want to know at least what the industry leaned towards in the 50s. Warner Home Vdeo, Griffith Observatory, 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, California, USA. (Stern 53). New and Upcoming Science Fiction and Fantasy. Mother: Well, it doesnt matter anyhowbecause were moving. 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. Where trailers from the past, from recent to long ago, from a time before YouTube, can be enjoyed by all. Falling in love with a girl from that same group, this film shows how bad can come from good and vice versa. One actress who was not a contender at first was Natalie Wood, who Ray was hesitant to consider because of her early career, and thus public reputation, as an innocent child star. Jim ascertains that the twin forces that diminish his fathers manhood are his mother and paternal grandmother. Jimmy gets furious and grabs Nick and says Dont ever, ever say cut. An example of an unessential restriction put on the requirement of becoming is illustrated by Platos desire to be part of a happy family with Jim as his father: (Stern 73-74). Nicholas Ray, (Stern 73). For example, Jim comes home to find his father wearing a frilly apron while cleaning up a tray of dinner he has dropped en route to serving his wife: Coming Soon. Rebel Without a Cause is a fascinating peek into the life of the American teenager. 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. . Jim quarrels with his father for not standing up for him and leaves his home. (the pounding ceases) See? . Mazzola, a graduate of Hollywood High School, was also a member of The Athenians, a gang that Mazzola himself referred to as a social club that was nonetheless very tough and territorial. Father: This is news to me! When Rebel Without a Cause was released, it was a massive hit with young audiences. Former child star Natalie Wood she co-starred in the 1947 Christmas classic Miracle on 34th Street became a leading lady in 1955, co-starring in Rebel Without a Cause as Judy, a high school student who finds empathy, and ultimately love, for the misunderstood Jim. 2:57. Crunch, Goon, and Moose find the mansion. When Jim takes the ammunition clip out of Plato's pistol, he fails to remove the round that would have already been housed in the chamber. You can talk about it if you want toI know about it anyway. Frank is entrenched in a fixed way of thinking. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles with his parents, 17-year-old Jim Stark (James Dean) enrolls at Dawson High School. They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. What could happen. The entire knife fight scene between Jim & Buzz was removed, and heavy edits were made to the chicken race scene, shots of Jim attempting to throttle his father, and the fight between Jim and probation officer Fremick. Young people sought to model themselves after the rebellious teen character . Every time you cant face yourself you want to move and you say its because of me or the neighborhood or some other phony excuse. 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. 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.Rebel Without a Cause 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. His weak-willed father (Jim Backus) often tries to defend Jim, but Jim's picky and domineering mother always wins the arguments for his father cannot find the courage to stand up to his wife. 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). Jim feels betrayed and anguished by his constantly bickering parents, Frank and Carol, but even more so by his father's timid attitude and failure to stand up to Carol; the issues are further complicated by Frank's interfering mother. Peary describes the conditions that led up to the overall troubles in Rebel Without a Cause: If you want to come we could talk and then in the morning we could have breakfast like my dad used to(he pausesthen excitedly as though an idea had suddenly struck him) Gee . . Their deaths only added to the cultish appeal surrounding the film. As an example of how he does not serve his sons needs, he relies on his experiences that are inappropriate as guidelines, and instead of dealing directly with Jims requests for immediate answers, assures his son once he gains his own experiences his present problems will seem insignificant. When the juvenile officer refuses the gift, Frank continues to press him until his wife drags him away in embarrassment. Nicholas Ray, Producer: He praised the realistic manner in which Ray depicted the police station scenes and the engaging manner, according to Moffitt, in which he captured the nihilism of the teenage subculture for his audience. I will say that the film begins to drag slightly about halfway through, but aside from that, this is a very well-crafted drama that any film fan should love. (He stops as he sees the emptiness in them.) Franks good intentions also include buying gifts for his son, and buying his sons way out of trouble. At one point while shooting the fight, Allen reached out and actually cut Dean. His book. As a teenager, Jim has no wealth of experiences to draw on when faced with a difficult decision, which is why he asks his (presumably experienced) father. Warner Bros. Production Co: Another example is when Jim asks if he is going to stop him from heading into trouble. Frank lacks the necessary parenting skills Jim needs in order to deal with the confusion of growing up. 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!" He speaks very gently. 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. The movie featured James Dean in one of his final roles; he died one month before the release. Ray: That why you moved from the last town? Father: I dont know what to do. Little jeep, jeep!" By what name was Rebel Without a Cause (1955) officially released in India in Hindi? Cinemark Distributor: The title was adopted from psychiatrist Robert M. Lindner's 1944 book, Rebel Without a Cause: The Hypnoanalysis of a Criminal Psychopath. He is desperate to obtain his fathers approval during this difficult decision making process, but fails to attain any kind of satisfaction. Mother: Are you going down there? When that leads to an accident and a death, Jim wants to go to the police but his parents refuse to let him do so. Rebel Without a Cause: Directed by Nicholas Ray. Jim considers his family environment a zoo; Jim is the new kid in town trying to fit in; and so forth. Sadly, Dean was not the only member of the films cast to suffer a tragic early death. Frank contemplates that the boy with the gun in the planetarium may be his son. Buzz: I like you, you know? Peary remarks: . There is a warmth emanating from the tight little group. That, plus Warner Bros.'s desire to invest more in the film as juvenile delinquent pictures became even trendier, led to the switch. Director Nicholas Ray noticed this trend, and became interested in the idea of a film about juvenile delinquents. Meanwhile, Plato is intercepted by three members of Buzz's gang, who are convinced that Jim betrayed them to the police. Some of its charm and sympathy endure to this day, but Rebel Without a Cause has aged in an undeniably awkward fashion, and the result is a film that simply doesn't hold up. Jim drives back home, and finds Judy waiting for him. In the aftermath of Allen's character dying, the film spirals in ways which seem a bit exaggerated. In their book Live Fast, Die Young: The Wild Ride Of Making Rebel Without A Cause, film critics Lawrence Frascella and Al Weisel note that an earlier version of the movies script even featured a scene in which Jim and Plato shared a kiss. . Rebel With a Cause. [3][4] The film stars James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood. While on a night out with friends, she got into a car accident. Ergo, I had to be bumped off, out of the way. I had a great time watching "Rebel Without a Cause." Once Frank can assure Jim that his son can trust him, he has resolved his personal drive: And you can depend on me, son. Obviously, this wasnt always the case. . From Oscar-winning films like Call Me By Your Name or Moonlight to critically acclaimed TV shows . Plato: Oh, I dont know. So what I did is I called an Athenian meeting, Mazzola recalled. The exception is Dean, the gifted young actor who was killed last month. Was it because we went to that party? Ranked 477th on list of the 500 greatest movies of all time in 2008. . . Its just the age . . In that less tolerant era, this meant depictions of homosexuality in film was a no-no. 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")? When his mother, father and grandmother arrive at the police station to retrieve him, conflicts in Jim's family situation are introduced as he explains to the arresting officer. The goal of common concern to all the objective characters is to be part of a happy, functional family, whether their own or as part of a peer group. A strong supporting cast included Dennis Hopper, Edward Platt, and Jim Backus, who received praise for his memorable role as Deans henpecked father. Father: Let him alone! Jim does not anticipate turning out like his father: One thing I know is I never want to be like him (Stern 16). They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. As an example of his family not addressing serious issues, they move from town to town leaving at the first hint of difficulty and not allowing for healthy problem solving. Upon meeting Jim, Platoa friendless misfitimmediately looks up to him as a father figure. Patent #5,734,916; #6,105,046. In Los Angeles during the mid-1950s, teenager Jim Stark is arrested and taken to the juvenile division of a police station for public intoxication. Plato: (with hate) I dont want you for my father. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Of course, this version of Rebel never entered production, so Brando would have to wait for his big film break. When tragedy occurs at the chickie race between Jim and Buzz, Jim, Judy, and Platoa misfit Jim has befriendedband together. However, Hays Code censors soon put the kibosh on the kiss via a warning memo sent to a Rebel Without A Cause producers Warner Bros that stated, It is of course vital that there be no inference of a questionable or homosexual relationship between Plato and Jim.. What it means to be a teen is explored in the objective story. Based on theories and materials developed by Melanie Anne Phillips and Chris Huntley. Jim: (continuing; in rage) You crazy nut! Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. It portrayed the character of Jim Stark inebriated to the point of belligerence screaming at a car in the parking lot "It's a little jeep jeep! However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. They make mush out of him. 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. Rebel Without a Cause is a searing melodrama featuring keen insight into '50s juvenile attitude and James Dean's cool, iconic performance. This is where we see the first theme of the . Frank attempts to alleviate what he believes are Jims growing pains: In ten years youll look back on this and wish you were a kid again (Stern 54). Ill take care of him! When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin. I put quotations around the words "essential" in that one line because, really, I'm not totally sure what essential means really when it comes to seeing films from that decade. Jim: Im not hungry. Rebel Without a Cause Summary. S6E3 'Rebel With a Cause clips. 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. Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. There are 14 compilation albums for this title. Ray wanted to focus on disillusionment and anger among even teens from seemingly comfortable, stable homes. Jim: MomDadthis is my friend. While in delirium, Wood overheard the doctor murmuring and calling her a "goddamn juvenile delinquent"; she soon yelled to Ray, "Did you hear what he called me, Nick?! Mother: A minute ago you said you didnt care if he drinks. To meet the story requirement of becoming, parents must come to the realization that their children are growing up in a much different time than they did, and respect the difficulties these times engender. . 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. Jim: You better give me something, Dad. Jims ability to create a fantasy family for himself, Judy, and Plato evinces his belief that an imaginary happy family life can be turned into a reality. Starring James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood, among other big names of the day, Rebel Without a Cause is a film that defines a generation, and kicked off an entire subgenre of angsty suburban . He is attracted to Judy, the girl next door and girlfriend of Buzz, the leader of the pack. However, Brando was not auditioning for Rebel Without a Cause, and there was no offer of any part made by the studio. Peary comments, that for all Jims inarticulateness, he does finally manage to send a message to his parents: Mother: Jimmy, youre very youngand a foolish decision now could wreck your whole life. [14], Reviewer Jack Moffitt of The Hollywood Reporter, who correctly thought the film would be a money maker, wrote a less critical, more laudatory review. Thankfully, LGBTQ teen characters dont have to look too far for onscreen representation these days. He doesnt say much but when he does you know he means it. 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]. During the production, though, Wood also struck up an affair with Ray, and one day Hopper apparently discovered them together. Definition of a rebel without a cause in the Idioms Dictionary. As Jim Stark, Dean gave the quintessential performance of a restless teenager, hiding behind a mask of casual indifference while yearning for love, purpose, and recognition. . Fishel, and Lindner himself would try their hand at producing a script. As police approach, the gang flees, leaving Judy behind, but Jim patiently persuades her to leave with him and Plato. All three lead actors met untimely deaths. When he is reprimanded by a police officer he asks: Want me to imitate a stupid cop? (Stern 7); Buzz and Judy act like they are in love, when there is no real affection between the popular couple; and so forth. Rebel Without a Cause, American film drama, released in 1955, that is a classic tale of teenage rebellion and angst. [21][22] Rebel was also banned in Spain, where it had to be smuggled into the country for private screenings, and wasn't officially released there until 1964. Dont you ever cut the scene, co-star Dennis Hopper later recalled, and noted that Dean wanted to preserve the realism of his injury for the camera. By creating an account, you agree to the This shows up later in the film when he repeatedly asks his father, "What do you do when you have to be a man?". You can trust me, Judy. From Oscar-winning films like Call Me By Your NameorMoonlight to critically acclaimed TV shows like Love, Victor and Euphoria, theres an abundance of productions that feature young LGBTQ characters discovering and accepting their sexuality. (Stern 73), Once Jim can articulate his own theory on why his family is dysfunctional to his parents, he has done all he can do to try to reach them. 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. 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