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East of Eden
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East of Eden

Sun, Apr 10, 1955
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasWed, Mar 9, 1955New York City, New York
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Jul 14, 1955
CA
  • In CinemasThu, Apr 28, 1955
AU
  • In CinemasThu, Jan 5, 1956
FR
  • In CinemasMon, May 9, 1955Cannes Film Festival
DE
  • In CinemasWed, Jul 6, 1955West Germany
JP
  • In CinemasFri, Oct 14, 1955
Where to watch

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • James Dean
    James Dean
    as Cal Trask
  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris
    as Abra Bacon
  • Raymond Massey
    Raymond Massey
    as Adam Trask
  • Richard Davalos
    Richard Davalos
    as Aron Trask
  • Jo Van Fleet
    Jo Van Fleet
    as Kate Trask
  • Burl Ives
    Burl Ives
    as Sam the Sheriff
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