East of Eden
Summary:
This truncated screen version of John Steinbeck's best-seller was the first starring vehicle for explosive 1950s screen personality James Dean, who plays Cal Trask, the "bad" son of taciturn Salinas valley lettuce farmer Adam Trask (Raymond Massey). Although he means well, Cal can't stay out of trouble, nor is he able to match the esteem in which his father holds his "good" b... Full Summary >>
Cast:
Julie Harris - (Abra)
James Dean - (Cal Trask)
Raymond Massey - (Adam Trask)
Burl Ives - (Sam, the Sheriff)
Dick Davalos - (Aron Trask)
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Review:
A grand, visually remarkable adaptation of John Steinbeck's novel, East of Eden was one of the films responsible for the cult that grew up around James Dean. Released in 1955, the same year as Dean's Rebel Without a Cause, Eden featured the actor in his sullen, troubled prime, rolling his eyes, mumbling his words, and stuffing his... Continue >>
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