East of Eden
“Sometimes you can't tell who's good and who's bad! ...”
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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Top Cast
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James Dean
Cal Trask
Julie Harris
Abra Bacon
Raymond Massey
Adam Trask
Richard Davalos
Aron Trask
Jo Van Fleet
Kate Trask
Burl Ives
Sam the Sheriff
Albert Dekker
Will Hamilton
Lois Smith
Anne
Harold Gordon
Gustav Albrecht
Nick Dennis
Rantani
Abdullah Abbas
Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
John Alban
Townsman (uncredited)
Rose Allen
Townswoman at Carnival (uncredited)
Frank Baker
Townsman (uncredited)
Barbara Baxley
Nurse (uncredited)
John Beradino
Coalman at Lettuce Field (uncredited)
Joe Brooks
Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
Nora Bush
Townswoman at Carnival (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2500000x
+$5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Osborn
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- East of Eden
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $2
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elia Kazan
Paul Osborn, John Steinbeck
Leonard Rosenman
Ted D. McCord
Owen Marks
Elia Kazan
Department Leadership Roster
Ted D. McCord
Director of Photography
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Elia Kazan
Producer
Owen Marks
Editor
James Basevi
Production Design
Malcolm C. Bert
Production Design
Elia Kazan
Director
Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design
Paul Osborn
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About East of Eden
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is East of Eden about?
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.
Who directed East of Eden?
East of Eden was directed by Elia Kazan.
Who stars in East of Eden?
The principal cast of East of Eden includes James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet.
When was East of Eden released and how long is it?
East of Eden was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of East of Eden?
East of Eden had a reported production budget of $2 and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (2500000 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for East of Eden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for East of Eden was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is East of Eden based on a book or true story?
East of Eden is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Steinbeck".
What is the age rating and content advisory for East of Eden?
East of Eden holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).