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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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Richard Davalos | ... | |
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Albert Dekker | ... | |
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Harold Gordon | ... |
Gustav Albrecht
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Nick Dennis | ... |
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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>
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The searing classic of paradise lost. 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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Country:
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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:
Color (Warnercolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.55 : 1
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(1917) (uncredited)
Music by Lee S. Roberts
Played by the marching band when the WCTU car rolls by
Also played after Cal shows Aron their mother See more »
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Continuity: Will Hamilton's shorts are visible at one point as he is drying off and talking to Cal after his shower. See more »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
"Smiles"(1917) (uncredited)
Music by Lee S. Roberts
Played by the marching band when the WCTU car rolls by
Also played after Cal shows Aron their mother See more »
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