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East of Eden (1955)
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In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam... See full summary » Director:Elia Kazan |
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In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to estranged mother. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Of what a girl did . . . what a boy did ... of ecstasy and revenge! See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements and some violent content (2005 re-issue) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
John Steinbeck's East of Eden See more »Filming Locations:
Denslow-Morgan-Preston Mansion - 45200 Little Lake Street, Mendocino, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Perspecta Sound encoding) (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) (RCA Sound Recording)Color:
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2.55 : 1
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Cal Trask: [Cal begins to read... ] "I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah."
Adam Trask: Go on.
Cal Trask: [he continues] Six...
Adam Trask: And I suggest a little slower, Cal. And you don't have to read the verse numbers.
Cal Trask: [Cal continues on] "For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee. And surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Selah." Seven...
Adam Trask: Not the numbers, Cal...
Cal Trask: [Cal abruptly furthers reading] "Thou art my hiding place, thou shalt preserve me from trouble, thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah."
[pause]
Cal Trask: *Eight*...
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(1915) (uncredited)
Music by Felix Powell
Played by the marching band after the announcement of war See more »
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Trivia
Average Shot Length (ASL) = 10 seconds See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: During WWI, a band organ at the carnival plays "Ain't We Got Fun", which is from 1921. See more »Quotes
Adam Trask: [Adam gives Cal the bible to read] Start at the fifth verse. Verse 5.Cal Trask: [Cal begins to read... ] "I acknowledge my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah."
Adam Trask: Go on.
Cal Trask: [he continues] Six...
Adam Trask: And I suggest a little slower, Cal. And you don't have to read the verse numbers.
Cal Trask: [Cal continues on] "For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee. And surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto him. Selah." Seven...
Adam Trask: Not the numbers, Cal...
Cal Trask: [Cal abruptly furthers reading] "Thou art my hiding place, thou shalt preserve me from trouble, thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah."
[pause]
Cal Trask: *Eight*...
[...]
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Crazy Credits
Cards during opening credits: In northern California, the Santa Lucia Mountains, dark and brooding, stand like a wall between the peaceful agricultural town of Salinas and the rough and tumble fishing port of Monterey, fifteen miles away. AND "1917 Monterey, just outside the city limits" See more »Soundtracks
"Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile!"(1915) (uncredited)
Music by Felix Powell
Played by the marching band after the announcement of war See more »
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