Desire Under the Elms(1958)
Desire Under the Elms Synopsis
Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.
Desire Under the Elms (1958) is a drama and romance film directed by Delbert Mann, released on March 12, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives and Pernell Roberts. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Delbert Mann
- Writers:
- Irwin Shaw, Eugene O'Neill
- Producers:
- Don Hartman
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel L. Fapp
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Don Hartman Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Desire Under the Elms (1958) Trailer
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Desire Under the Elms Videos & Clips
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Ana and Eben argue
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Ana and Eben discuss his family
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Ana lectures Eben about his nature
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Ana flirts with Eben
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Desire Under the Elms Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sophia Loren
as Anna Cabot
Anthony Perkins
as Abel Cabot
Burl Ives
as Éphraïm Cabot
Pernell Roberts
as Pierre Cabot
Frank Overton
as Simeon Cabot
Rebecca Welles
as Lucinda Cabot
Jean Willes
as Florence Cabot
Anne Seymour
as la mère d’Eben
- Roy Fant
Roy Fant
as Fiddler
- Jamie Forster
Jamie Forster
as Farmer
Ezelle Poule
as Farm Woman
Key crew
Directed by Delbert Mann, written by Irwin Shaw and Eugene O'Neill, produced by Don Hartman.
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Desire Under the Elms Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 27 ratings.
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Desire Under the Elms – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Desire Under the Elms online?
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Desire Under the Elms (1958) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Desire Under the Elms?
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The main cast of Desire Under the Elms (1958) includes Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Pernell Roberts and Frank Overton. The film was directed by Delbert Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Desire Under the Elms released?
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Desire Under the Elms was released on March 12, 1958 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Desire Under the Elms worth watching?
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Desire Under the Elms (1958) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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