This film was proposed by our member Anna Leapman, who writes: 'It’s such a groundbreaking film and would be great to see it in the big screen. Better still, you could show alongside East of Eden and Giant.'

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. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighbourhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid’s real troubles begin.

Please note, the screening on Wednesday 13 August is our free members' screening, while the one on Thursday 21 August is a regular screening, which is open to the general public.

Cast:
James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Dennis Hopper