Film7.51955115m

East of Eden

Name: East of Eden
Director: Elia Kazan
Genre: Drama
Released: 1955-04-10
Cast: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet

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.

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Cast

James DeanJulie HarrisRaymond MasseyRichard DavalosJo Van FleetBurl IvesAlbert DekkerLois SmithHarold GordonNick DennisAbdullah AbbasJohn Alban

Director

Elia Kazan

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