East of Eden
(1955)
Synopsis
An adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1955 novel is set in 1917 California, and stars James Dean as a wild and unloved young man from a strife-torn family who is at odds with his quiet, studious brother and puritanical father. Jo Van Fleet won a Supporting Actress Oscar as the boys' estranged mother.
Directors
Elia Kazan, Elia Kazan, James Basevi, Warner Bros., Mushy Callahan, Stanley Jones, John Steinbeck
Production year
1955
Rating
TV-PG
Studio
Warner Bros.
Runtime
115 minutes
Cast
James Dean, Julie Harris, Jo Van Fleet, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives