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Based on John Steinbeck's novel and directed by Elia Kazan, East of Eden is the first of three major films that make up James Dean's movie legacy. The 24-year-old idol-to-be plays Cal, a wayward Salinas Valley youth who vies for the affection of his hardened father (Raymond Massey)... Read Full Overview

Hollywood legend James Dean stars in this adaptation of John Steinbeck'sclassic novel East of Eden. Teenaged Cal Trask (Dean--Rebel Without aCause, Giant) longs for the affection that his father reserves for his brother Aron, but his efforts meet only rejection. Also attracted... Read Full Overview

Hollywood legend James Dean stars in this adaptation of John Steinbeck'sclassic novel East of Eden. Teenaged Cal Trask (Dean--Rebel Without aCause, Giant) longs for the affection that his father reserves for his brother Aron, but his efforts meet only rejection. Also attracted... Read Full Overview

John Steinbeck's twin brothers, Cal and Aron Trask, compete on their father's lettuce farm. Directed by Elia Kazan. Best supporting Oscar for Jo Van Fleet.

Hollywood legend James Dean stars in this adaptation of John Steinbeck'sclassic novel East of Eden. Teenaged Cal Trask (Dean--Rebel Without aCause, Giant) longs for the affection that his father reserves for his brother Aron, but his efforts meet only rejection. Also attracted... Read Full Overview

John Steinbeck's twin brothers, Cal and Aron Trask, compete on their father's lettuce farm. Directed by Elia Kazan. Best supporting Oscar for Jo Van Fleet.

Hollywood legend James Dean stars in this adaptation of John Steinbeck'sclassic novel East of Eden. Teenaged Cal Trask (Dean--Rebel Without aCause, Giant) longs for the affection that his father reserves for his brother Aron, but his efforts meet only rejection. Also attracted... Read Full Overview

Hollywood legend James Dean stars in this adaptation of John Steinbeck'sclassic novel East of Eden. Teenaged Cal Trask (Dean--Rebel Without aCause, Giant) longs for the affection that his father reserves for his brother Aron, but his efforts meet only rejection. Also attracted... Read Full Overview