East of Eden

East of Eden

The searing classic of paradise lost! 1955-04-10 United States of America 115 Min. PG-13
7.5 761 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

James Dean is Cal Trask
James Dean
Cal Trask
Julie Harris is Abra Bacon
Julie Harris
Abra Bacon
Raymond Massey is Adam Trask
Raymond Massey
Adam Trask
Richard Davalos is Aron Trask
Richard Davalos
Aron Trask
Jo Van Fleet is Kate Trask
Jo Van Fleet
Kate Trask
Burl Ives is Sam the Sheriff
Burl Ives
Sam the Sheriff
Albert Dekker is Will Hamilton
Albert Dekker
Will Hamilton
Lois Smith is Anne
Lois Smith
Anne
Harold Gordon is Gustav Albrecht
Harold Gordon
Gustav Albrecht
Nick Dennis is Rantani
Nick Dennis
Rantani
Abdullah Abbas is Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
Abdullah Abbas
Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
John Alban is Townsman (uncredited)
John Alban
Townsman (uncredited)