Is REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE a Gay Movie?

Rebel Without a Cause is one of the iconic and enduring films ever made, leaving an indelible influence on everything from West Side Story to Elvis to George Lucas to David Bowie … not to mention Akira, Paula Abdul, and The Room. And behind the fast cars and tough talk, at Rebel’s heart is a tender friendship … that’s easy to read as a gay romance. And although censors and studio executives issued furious demands to cut anything queer, the filmmakers loaded the film with same-sex desire - drawing on elements from their own personal lives. Together, they created a blueprint of teenage angst - and longing - that shaped American culture for decades to come.
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