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    What was the setting of the movie?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      Surburban town.

    Who was Judy's boyfriend at the beginning of the movie?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      Buzz. When Buzz died she started dating Jim.

    At the very end of the movie who was shot?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      Plato. Plato was shot and killed by police because he had a gun and was running.

    Who played Jim Stark's mother?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      Ann Doran.

    Who died at the Chickie Race?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      Buzz. His sleeve got caught in the door and he couldn't get out of his car before it went over the cliff.

    How many siblings did Judy have?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      1 brother. He was younger than Judy.

    What does Buzz do to Jim's car at the planetarium?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      Flattens one of his tires. Buzz flattened a tire because Jim was staring at Buzz's girlfriend Judy.

    Who is the actor that plays Buzz?Ultimate 'Rebel Without A Cause'

      Corey Allen. His last name in the movie was Gunderson.

    Is it true that James Dean hurt his knuckles in the scene where he takes his anger out on the desk?Rebel Without A Clue!

      yes. Oww! It did look pretty painful and Dean was a Method actor! In a scene in 'East of Eden' where he had to look really uptight he didn't go to the toilet for hours!

    When Jim says the famous line 'You're tearing me apart!' who is it addressed to?Rebel Without A Clue!

      His mother and father. This was said by Jim when they are at the police station. Jim is fed up of their arguing and them not listening to what he has to say. Jim's mother and father were played by Jim Backus and Ann Doran.

    What is Judy's reply to Jim's question, 'This where you live?'Rebel Without A Clue!

      'Who lives?'. Judy lives next door to Jim with her 'overprotective' father, her mother and her little brother, Beau. This quote is said to Judy when Jim first meets her - at first she dislikes him, but soon they are in 'love'.

    Jim says: 'I don't want any ____.' What word fills in the blank?Rebel Without A Clue!

      trouble. Unfortunately Jim does run into trouble! After being called 'chicken' he fights with Buzz and later in the film, is chased by the police whilst hiding in the old manor! The film ends on a sad note with the death of Plato.

    Who dies in the 'chicky race'?Rebel Without A Clue!

      Buzz. Buzz was played by Corey Allen. The 'chicky race' involved driving two cars towards a cliff face - the first to jump out was a chicken. Unfortunately for Buzz his car door stuck. I think I'd rather be chicken than dead!

    Which musical film does the actress who played Judy appear in?Rebel Without A Clue!

      West Side Story. The actress was Natalie Wood and the film, 'West Side Story', was based on Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'.

    What was Plato's real name?Rebel Without A Clue!

      John. Plato was played by Sal Mineo and he was only 16 when he appeared in the film - 8 years younger than James Dean.

    What is the name of James Dean's character in the film?Rebel Without A Clue!

      Jim Stark. The name 'Jim' comes from James Dean's own name and 'Stark' is an anagram of Dean's character in 'East of Eden' (Trask).

    Who directed 'Rebel Without a Cause'?Rebel Without A Clue!

      Nicholas Ray. Nicolas Ray also wrote the original story. He researched L.A. gangs by riding around with them for several nights.

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