September 30, 1955

September 30, 1955 (originally titled 9/30/55) is a 1977 drama film written and directed by James Bridges. Filming of this movie was delayed for a year after Richard Thomas broke his ankle. Thomas had never ridden a motorcycle before and was practicing when he had an accident resulting in the ankle injury. The original cast included some Arkansas actors, including the part of Eugene. Unfortunately, the delay in filming coincided with the young Arkansas actors' growth spurt and the part of Eugene had to be re-cast.

Contents

• September 30 1955 trailer 1977
• September 30 1955
• Plot
• Cast
• Critical reception
• References

Plot

Set in Conway, Arkansas, the film portrays the reaction of the citizens of the town when they hear that James Dean has died in a car crash. Jimmy J. (Richard Thomas), a young man who idolizes Dean, is particularly affected.

Cast

Richard Thomas as Jimmy J.

Susan Tyrrell as Melba Lou

Deborah Benson as Charlotte

Lisa Blount as Billie Jean

Tom Hulce as Hanley (credited as Thomas Hulce)

Dennis Quaid as Frank

Mary Kai Clark as Pat

Dennis Christopher as Eugene

Collin Wilcox as Jimmy J.'s Mother

Ben Fuhrman as Coach Haynes

Critical reception

The New York Times called the film, "funny, solemn, dead-on-accurate."