East of Eden

USA 1955, 115 minutes
Dir. Elia Kazan
Rating: [PG]
Genres: Classics, Drama

Feat. James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey

Aroview: James Dean's acting debut electrifies the screen in this emotionally charged drama about two brother's rivalry for the love of their father. Based on John Steinbeck's novel.

NZ International Film Festival 2005

Member Reviews

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5 stars (Exceptional) ~JohnSpecialK
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5 stars (Exceptional) One of Kazan’s best. ~emjay
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2 stars (Good Try) The set designs are commendable but the screenplay is ruined by Dean - who can't act and is embarrassing. Raymond Massey is as solid as ever though as is Burl Ives who pops up now and again. ~Tubbs

DVD Features

DVD includes 2 docos, one on the film, and one on Dean, screen and wardrobe tests and 1955 premiere footage. The DVD is in cinemascope, and is incorrectly notated on the DVD cover.