James Dean (2001)

"James Dean" is a 2001 television biopic covering the actor's short career and the relationships that defined it before his death in 1955. James Franco plays the title role, taking on the physical demands of the part alongside the dramatic ones. The archive holds 2 scenes from the film, including a nude scene and a sex scene showing Franco in bed with a co-star. It's the kind of casting that built Franco's early reputation for disappearing into a role, clothes included.