East of Eden(1955)
“Sometimes you can't tell who's good and who's bad! ...”
Overview
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.
Director
Elia Kazan
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue
$5M
Cast
James Dean
as Cal Trask
Julie Harris
as Abra Bacon
Raymond Massey
as Adam Trask
Richard Davalos
as Aron Trask
Jo Van Fleet
as Kate Trask
Burl Ives
as Sam the Sheriff
Albert Dekker
as Will Hamilton
Lois Smith
as Anne
Harold Gordon
as Gustav Albrecht
Nick Dennis
as Rantani
Abdullah Abbas
as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
John Alban
as Townsman (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1955
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Box Office
$5M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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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 and released in 1955. It is a drama film.
How long is East of Eden?▼
East of Eden has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in East of Eden?▼
The cast of East of Eden includes James Dean as Cal Trask, Julie Harris as Abra Bacon, Raymond Massey as Adam Trask, Richard Davalos as Aron Trask, Jo Van Fleet as Kate Trask and more.
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