East of Eden

"The searing classic of paradise lost!"

Apr 10 1955 PG 1h 58m
Drama

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.

Plot

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, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to estranged mother.

Written by

John Steinbeck, Paul Osborn

Directed by

Elia Kazan

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 13 wins & 10 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
50,073
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA