1955 · 115 min · PG

East of Eden

Name: East of Eden
Genre: Drama
Released: 1955
Duration: 115 min
Cast: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet

Directed by Elia Kazan · Drama

East of Eden (1955) is a Drama film, directed by Elia Kazan set in Salinas and Monterey during the 1910s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated PG.

Themes of family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

Leonard Rosenman

Cinematography

Ted D. McCord

Cast

James DeanJulie HarrisRaymond MasseyRichard DavalosJo Van FleetBurl IvesAlbert DekkerLois Smith

The world of this film

Setting

Where

SalinasMonterey

Setting

Rural

When

1910s

Premise & themes

Themes

Family & Loyalty

Tone

MelancholicTense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

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East of Eden

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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