[1][2][3][4] The role of screenwriter William Bast, Dean's best friend, is played by Michael Brandon.
This portrayal is based on the 1956 biography by Bast,[5] which recounts the early acting career and rise of Dean.
The film paints a clear picture of James Dean's pursuit for authenticity, depth and artistic meaning.
Bast claimed that Dean's inspiration as an actor was inspired by what he learned from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's 1943 novella The Little Prince.
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