

Nicholas Ray’s generation-defining classic is a coming-of-age tale exploring youth rebellion in suburbia. Starring James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood as three teenagers dissatisfied with their home lives who turn to violence and sexuality for meaning, Rebel Without a Cause pulses with angst. 70 years after its release, this classic about troubled youth remains influential for American youth narratives, and earned Sal Mineo an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his devastating portrayal of Plato.
Rebel Without a Cause screens as part of Ragtag Classic Movies as well as a two-film series exploring the screen performances of Sal Mineo in honor of anniversary years for two of his iconic roles, Plato in Rebel Without a Cause and Lawrence in exploitation film Who Killed Teddy Bear?