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East of Eden (1955)

Movie ★ 7.5 115 min

Drama

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.

Elia Kazan Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 10, 1955
Runtime
115 min
Rating
PG
Box office
$5.0M
IMDb
tt0048028
Language

Themes

Cast

James Dean James Dean Cal Trask Julie Harris Julie Harris Abra Bacon Raymond Massey Raymond Massey Adam Trask Richard Davalos Richard Davalos Aron Trask Jo Van Fleet Jo Van Fleet Kate Trask Burl Ives Burl Ives Sam the Sheriff Albert Dekker Albert Dekker Will Hamilton Lois Smith Lois Smith Anne Harold Gordon Harold Gordon Gustav Albrecht Nick Dennis Nick Dennis Rantani Abdullah Abbas Townsman at Carnival (uncredited) John Alban Townsman (uncredited) Rose Allen Townswoman at Carnival (uncredited) Frank Baker Frank Baker Townsman (uncredited) Barbara Baxley Barbara Baxley Nurse (uncredited) John Beradino John Beradino Coalman at Lettuce Field (uncredited) Joe Brooks Joe Brooks Townsman at Carnival (uncredited) Nora Bush Nora Bush Townswoman at Carnival (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is East of Eden about?
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Who directed East of Eden?
East of Eden was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in East of Eden?
East of Eden stars James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos.
When was East of Eden released?
East of Eden is a 1955 drama film.
Where can I watch East of Eden?
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