East of Eden(1955)
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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.
East of Eden (1955) is a drama film directed by Elia Kazan, released on April 10, 1955 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey and Richard Davalos. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 829 ratings.
- Director:
- Elia Kazan
- Writers:
- Paul Osborn, John Steinbeck
- Producers:
- Elia Kazan
- Cinematographer:
- Ted D. McCord
- Composer:
- Leonard Rosenman
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Revenue:
- $5,000,000
- Status:
- Released
East of Eden (1955) Trailer
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'East of Eden' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
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East of Eden Cast & Crew
Main 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
Abdullah Abbas
as Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
- John Alban
John Alban
as Townsman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Elia Kazan, written by Paul Osborn and John Steinbeck, produced by Elia Kazan.
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East of Eden Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 829 ratings.
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East of Eden – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch East of Eden online?
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East of Eden (1955) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in East of Eden?
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The main cast of East of Eden (1955) includes James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos and Jo Van Fleet. The film was directed by Elia Kazan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was East of Eden released?
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East of Eden was released on April 10, 1955 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is East of Eden worth watching?
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East of Eden (1955) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 829 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for East of Eden?
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