Reparto

• James Dean — Jim Stark
• Natalie Wood — Judy
• Sal Mineo — John 'Plato' Crawford
• Jim Backus — Frank Stark
• Ann Doran — Mrs. Carol Stark
• Corey Allen — Buzz Gunderson
• William Hopper — Judy's Father
• Rochelle Hudson — Judy's Mother
• Dennis Hopper — Goon
• Edward Platt — Ray Fremick
• Virginia Brissac — Mrs. Stark - Jim's Grandmother
• Ian Wolfe — Dr. Minton
• Robert Foulk — Gene
• Nick Adams — Chick
• Jack Grinnage — Moose
• Paul Birch — Police Chief (uncredited)
• Almira Sessions — Old Lady Teacher (uncredited)