East of Eden Movie Review 1954

Steinbeck's contemporary retelling of the biblical Cain and Abel story receives superior treatment from Kazan and his excellent cast. Dean, in his first starring role, gives a reading of a young man's search for love and acceptance that defines adolescent pain. Though filmed in the 1950s, this story still rivets today's viewers with its emotional message.

Distribution

Home Vision Cinema, c/o Image Entertainment, 20525 Nordhoff St., Ste. 200, Chatsworth, CA 91311, URL: http://www.homevision.com

Available on VHS
Running time 115 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Brothers & Sisters, Books to Film: John Steinbeck, Monster Moms, Rebel With a Cause, Teen Angst, Tragedy, Bad Dads, Sibling Rivalry, 4 Bones

Screenplay

Paul Osborn

Cast

James Dean, Julie Harris, Richard (Dick) Davalos, Raymond Massey, Jo Van Fleet, Burl Ives, Albert Dekker

Director

Elia Kazan

Music

Leonard Rosenman

Producer

Warner Bros.

Awards

Oscars 1955: Support. Actress (Van Fleet); Golden Globes 1956: Film--Drama.