Julie Harris, James Dean, Raymond Massey
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, fr...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 31, 2005
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July 10, 2009
Better known as the first role for James Dean, East of Eden is laregely forgotten about for anything else. The acting is very good and it's directed by one of the greats, Elia Kazan, but for some reason I just couldn't get into this. It seems overlong just a bit even though it's ...( read more)
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May 11, 2009
I'm a sucker for movies about siblings, this one is a modern version of Cain and Abel.
Dean plays Cal, the "bad son", and Julie Harris plays Abra, his brothers girlfriend. I fell in love with Harris almost immediately, she has this disarming, natural and naughty way about her. ...( read more) -
February 20, 2009
"east of eden" is one among the james dean triology, and to my belief, inferior to "rebel without a cause". it claims to be adapted from steinbeck's classical novel which must have been diluted in the movie version in favor of james dean's performances. obviously a star vehicle d...( read more)
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December 26, 2007
James Dean's first of three movie roles. Jo Van Fleet and Julie Harris are very good in this one.
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November 4, 2009
James Dean illustrates why he shot to stardom during his astounding short film career as an bonafide Hollywood actor in this 1955 adaptation of John Steinbeck's classic novel directed by Elia Kazan. James Dean stars as Cal,a young man who isn't happy with his lot in life. His pro...( read more)
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October 3, 2009
James Dean was a very talented realistic actor. And that talent shows in this fantastic drama!
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September 22, 2009
Kazaan's most moving and inspiring film, which bases are the power of true love, respect and loyalty.
85/100
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