Rebel Without a Cause (M) presented on 35mm

Rebel Without a Cause at Revival House Perth

Experience the film that defined teenage rebellion and made James Dean an eternal icon. Nicholas Ray's groundbreaking 1955 drama follows Jim Stark (Dean), a troubled teenager who moves to a new town with his dysfunctional family, only to find himself caught between peer pressure, parental disappointment, and his own search for identity and belonging.

Dean delivers his most powerful performance alongside Natalie Wood as Judy and Sal Mineo as Plato, three lost souls who form an unlikely family while navigating the treacherous social landscape of 1950s suburbia. From the iconic chicken run sequence to the film's tragic climax at the Griffith Observatory, every scene crackles with raw emotion and youthful intensity.

Shot in vibrant Technicolor and CinemaScope, this landmark film addressed teenage alienation with unprecedented honesty, creating a template for youth cinema that remains influential today. Dean's electric screen presence and the film's exploration of generational conflict, identity, and the desperate need for understanding continue to resonate across decades.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Sunday, July 12th at 8:10 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: PG - Mild themes and violence

A timeless masterpiece that captures the eternal struggle of youth against a world that doesn't understand - essential viewing for lovers of classic Hollywood cinema.