East of Eden
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Sometimes you can't tell who's good and who's bad! ...”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
James DeanCal Trask
Julie HarrisAbra Bacon
Raymond MasseyAdam Trask
Richard DavalosAron Trask
Jo Van FleetKate Trask
Burl IvesSam the Sheriff
Albert DekkerWill Hamilton
Lois SmithAnne
Harold GordonGustav Albrecht
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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.
- When was East of Eden released?
- East of Eden was released on April 10, 1955.
- How long is East of Eden?
- East of Eden has a runtime of 1h 55m.
- Where can I track East of Eden?
- You can track East of Eden on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.












