East of Eden

(1955)Directed by Elia Kazan115 min · PGDrama
Sometimes you can't tell who's good and who's bad! ...

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.

James Deanas Cal Trask
Julie Harrisas Abra Bacon
Raymond Masseyas Adam Trask
Richard Davalosas Aron Trask
Jo Van Fleetas Kate Trask
Burl Ivesas Sam the Sheriff
Albert Dekkeras Will Hamilton
Lois Smithas Anne
Harold Gordonas Gustav Albrecht
Nick Dennisas Rantani
AAAbdullah Abbasas Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
JAJohn Albanas Townsman (uncredited)
Rose Allenas Townswoman at Carnival (uncredited)
Frank Bakeras Townsman (uncredited)
Barbara Baxleyas Nurse (uncredited)
John Beradinoas Coalman at Lettuce Field (uncredited)
JBJoe Brooksas Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
Nora Bushas Townswoman at Carnival (uncredited)
Timothy Careyas Joe (uncredited)
JCJack Carras Charlie (Townsman at Carnival) (uncredited)
Wheaton Chambersas Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
Lonny Chapmanas Roy Turner (Automobile Mechanic) (uncredited)
ECEdward Clarkas Draft Board Member (uncredited)
Harry Cordingas Bouncer (uncredited)