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7.5In 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.
Released: 1955-04-10115 minDir: Elia KazanDramaBox office: $5.0M
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
Themes
- individual
- california
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Article
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.
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 favored brother, thus retelling the story of Cain and Abel. Appearing in supporting roles are Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, and Jo Van Fleet.