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Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

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Dec 13, 2022
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Rebel Without a Cause is the story of Jim Stark, a teenager played by James Dean, who is confused about his sexuality. He gets drunk and is arrested. While in jail he is attracted to a mulatto looking fellow named John "Plato" Crawford, who was arrested for killing puppies. Despite the fact that Plato is on his way to becoming a serial killer, Stark tries to put the moves on him, but is rebuffed.

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