Desire Under the Elms
Synopsis
Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 12, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delbert Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Shaw
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Desire Under the Elms
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Don Hartman Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delbert Mann
Irwin Shaw, Eugene O'Neill
Elmer Bernstein
Daniel L. Fapp
George Boemler
Don Hartman
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Don Hartman
Producer
Delbert Mann
Director
Irwin Shaw
Screenplay
Daniel L. Fapp
Director of Photography
George Boemler
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Desire Under the Elms
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What is Desire Under the Elms about?
Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.
Who directed Desire Under the Elms?
Desire Under the Elms was directed by Delbert Mann.
Who stars in Desire Under the Elms?
The principal cast of Desire Under the Elms includes Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Pernell Roberts, Frank Overton.
When was Desire Under the Elms released and how long is it?
Desire Under the Elms was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
How much did Desire Under the Elms make at the box office?
Desire Under the Elms grossed $1M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Desire Under the Elms?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Desire Under the Elms was composed by Elmer Bernstein.