East of Eden

SOMETIMES YOU CAN'T TELL WHO'S GOOD AND WHO'S BAD! ...

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.

Director: Elia Kazan
Cast: James Dean , Julie Harris , Raymond Massey , Richard Davalos , Jo Van Fleet , Burl Ives , Albert Dekker , Lois Smith , Harold Gordon , Nick Dennis

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1955-04-10

Rating: 7.539

Runtime: 115minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 5M

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Reviews:

  • Rene Navarro
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Noa Ford
    Boring and uninspired. I struggled to stay awake, and the characters were forgettable.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Luis George
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Joyce Caldwell
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Elora Bell
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5