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East of Eden is a 1955 American epic period drama film directed by Elia Kazan and written by Paul Osborn, adapted from the fourth and final part of John Steinbeck's epic 1952 novel of the same name. It stars James Dean as a wayward young man who, while seeking his own identity, vies for the affection of his deeply religious father against his ...
East of Eden: Directed by Elia Kazan. With Julie Harris, James Dean, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives. Two brothers in 1910s California struggle to maintain their strict, Bible-toting father's favor as an old secret about their long-absent mother comes to light.
Film Details. Also Known As. John Steinbeck's East of Eden. Genre. Drama. Adaptation. Classic Hollywood. Release Date. Apr 9, 1955. Premiere Information. New York opening: 9 Mar 1955; Los Angeles opening: 16 Mar 1955.
Rated: 7/10 • Apr 6, 2023. In this film based on John Steinbeck's epic novel, Cal Trask (James Dean), the son of a California farmer (Raymond Massey), feels that his father cares only about his...
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Mar 9, 2023 · By Jack Moffitt. March 9, 2023 12:00am. Lois Smith and James Dean in 1955's 'East of Eden.'. Everett. On March 9, 1955, Warner Bros. unveiled Elia Kazan’s East of Eden adaptation at its premiere ...
Summaries. Two brothers in 1910s California struggle to maintain their strict, Bible-toting father's favor as an old secret about their long-absent mother comes to light. In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam.
Based on the classic John Steinbeck novel, this Academy Award-winning film features the starring debut of movie idol and legend James Dean ("Rebel Without A ...
