East of Eden

7.5 1955 Elia Kazan 1h 55m
Drama
East of Eden

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

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

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Vibes

Emotional Deeply Moving Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with East of Eden

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