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08/25/04
East of Eden (1955)
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Reviews Counted:30
Fresh:26
Rotten:4
Average Rating:8.2/10
Runtime: 4 hrs
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: The strong screen adaptation of John Steinbeck's 1952 novel features the debut of James Dean. Like Cain with Abel, a black sheep competes with his brother for his father's love--with tragic results.
Starring: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Jo Van Fleet
Director: Elia Kazan
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Reviews for East of Eden
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08/22/03
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08/22/03
Overwrought, often splendid Kazan version of the Steinbeck novel. The movie's chief distinction is the amazing debut of rebellious, romantic James Dean.
07/30/03
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06/04/03
In short, there is energy and intensity but little clarity and emotion in this film. It is like a great, green iceberg: mammoth and imposing but very cold.
05/20/03
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04/04/03
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10/25/02
James Dean is still the main reason why should we enjoy this very good example of 1950s cinema.
01/01/00
East of Eden (1955) is an updated telling of the Biblical story of rival brothers, Cain and Abel and a paradise lost.
01/01/00
Latest News for East of Eden
January 14, 2009:
Uni Tabs Director, Writer for New East of Eden 
Universal and Imagine have announced plans to make a new adaptation of John Steinbeck's "East of Eden," with Tom Hooper attached to direct a script by Christopher Hampton. More...
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