Starring:
James Dean
Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet
"East of Eden"
Starring:
James Dean
Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet
1955 - Director: Elia Kazan
Producer:
Elia Kazan
Cast:
Cal Trask
...........................................................................................................................................................James Dean
Adam
Trask..............................................................................................................................................Raymond Massey
Abra..................................................................................................................................................................Julie Harris
Aron Trask................................................................................................................................................Richard Davalos
Kate................................................................................................................................................................Jo Van Fleet
Sam.......................................................................................................................................................................Burl Ives
Will...............................................................................................................................................................Albert Decker
Music by: Leonard Rosenmen
Written by Paul Osborn,
John Steinbeck
1917 Monterey California; Cal's desperate need for
love is exceeded by his even more desperate attempts to obtain it. A sibling rivalry
between he and his
brother Aaron competing for their father's love. Family secret's are revealed from
Salinas to Monterey. James Deans explodes on the screen in his first starring
role! Without a doubt James gives an incredible performance.
Oscar
Nomination 1956 Best Actor: James Dean
Oscar
Winner: 1956 Best Supporting Actress: Jo Van
Fleet
Oscar
Nomination 1956 Best Director : Elia Kazan
Oscar Nomination 1956 Best Written Screenplay: Paul
Osborn
Winner 1956 Golden Globe:
Best Picture Drama
