September 30, 1955

September 30, 1955, originally titled 9/30/55, is a 1977 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.

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

September 30

September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 92 days remaining until the end of the year.

Events

September 30 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)

September 29 - Eastern Orthodox Church calendar - October 1

All fixed commemorations below celebrated on October 13 by Orthodox Churches on the Old Calendar

Saints

Other Commemorations

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