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10 April 1955 (USA) moreTagline:
Of what a girl did . . . what a boy did ... of ecstasy and revenge! morePlot:
In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming... more | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 7 wins & 9 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Steinbeck's brilliant novel into a stunning film more (111 total)Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Julie Harris | ... | Abra | |
| James Dean | ... | Caleb 'Cal' Trask | |
| Raymond Massey | ... | Adam Trask | |
| Burl Ives | ... | Sam the Sheriff | |
| Richard Davalos | ... | Aron Trask | |
| Jo Van Fleet | ... | Kate | |
| Albert Dekker | ... | Will Hamilton | |
| Lois Smith | ... | Anne | |
| Harold Gordon | ... | Gustav Albrecht | |
| Nick Dennis | ... | Rantani |
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Rated PG for thematic elements and some violent content. (2005 re-issue)Parents Guide:
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115 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
Color (Warnercolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Perspecta Sound encoding) (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) (RCA Sound Recording)Certification:
Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Germany:16 | Iceland:L | Spain:13 | UK:AA (1976) (cut) | UK:PG (video rating) | Sweden:15 | USA:Approved (PCA #17086) | Argentina:13 | Australia:PG | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | South Korea:15 | Sweden:11 (re-release) | Switzerland:16 (canton of the Grisons) | USA:PG (2005 re-issue)Fun Stuff
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James Dean refused to attend the premiere party, which almost cost him the lead in Rebel Without a Cause (1955) moreGoofs:
Continuity: While Cal is talking to Abra on the roof, in the close-ups, the light in her bedroom is seemingly on, whereas in the wide shot, her room is pitch black. moreSoundtrack:
Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag and Smile, Smile, Smile! moreFAQ
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Elia Kazan, no matter what one thinks of his political indiscretions, did direct some brilliant motion pictures, but EAST OF EDEN is not only his best but, certainly, one of the finest movies ever produced out of Hollywood. One can sense the worth of the film immediately in the scene where James Dean stealthily follows his 'mother' Jo Van Fleet down a dusy street. One can actually see the heat rising from the street, and the cinematography makes one feel lost in the hot temperature. From that moment on, EAST OF EDEN, though only a portion of the book, stands as one of those rare films in which everything comes together with an emotional explosion that never lets up, building to a climax of greatness. James Dean gives one of the screen's finest performances, and his scenes with Raymond Massey detonate with the power of emotions unchecked and real. Julie Harris is equally remarkable, as is Richard Davalos as Dean's brother who helps to lead the story directly into a parallel with the Cain-Abel conflict. Jo Van Fleet deserves her Oscar and every other honor, and Lois Smith breaks your heart in her small role as a trapped young girl in VanFleet's 'house'. Rosenman's scoring is likewise stunning and always 'right'. EAST OF EDEN stands with CITIZEN KANE, 2001, THE THIRD MAN, and very few others, as a milestone in helping us to applaud filmmaking as an art form.