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: 7.5

Runtime: 115minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 5M

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Reviews:

  • Amelia Phelps
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Santana Bridges
    Too much focus on special effects and not enough on the story. It felt like a missed opportunity.
    Rating: 2.5

  • Emmett Frederick
    A powerful drama with fantastic character development. It left a lasting impact on me.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Finley Frazier
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5

  • Ephraim Wells
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5