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East of Eden

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟑 65/100
Total warning time: 5m 27s
Sex/Nudity: 🟑 40/100 (1m 32s)
  • 🟑 40/100 [00:45:23 - 00:46:10] A scene with suggestive dialogue and mild physical intimacy.
  • 🟑 50/100 [01:12:45 - 01:13:30] A character is seen in a compromising position, though no explicit nudity is shown.
Drug Use: 🟑 30/100 (1m 10s)
  • 🟒 20/100 [00:30:15 - 00:30:45] A character is seen drinking alcohol in a social setting.
  • 🟒 10/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:00] A character smokes a cigarette, which is depicted casually.
Violence: πŸ”΄ 70/100 (2m 35s)
  • 🟑 60/100 [00:55:10 - 00:56:30] A heated argument escalates into a physical altercation.
  • πŸ”΄ 80/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:15] A character is involved in a violent confrontation, with some intense moments.
Strong Language: 🟑 50/100 (10s)
  • 🟑 30/100 [00:25:40 - 00:25:45] Use of mild profanity in a tense moment.
  • πŸ”΄ 70/100 [01:15:10 - 01:15:15] A character uses stronger language in an emotional outburst.
East of Eden

Details for East of Eden (1955)

Year: 1955
Certificate: U
East of Eden Runtime: 118 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 72
Votes: 40313
Gross: [Gross not found]
Director: Elia Kazan
Cast Stars: James Dean, Raymond Massey, Julie Harris, Burl Ives

Overview of East of Eden:

Two brothers struggle to maintain their strict, Bible-toting father's favor.

Who directed the movie East of Eden (1955)?

East of Eden (1955) was directed by Elia Kazan.

What is the main plot of East of Eden (1955)?

The movie is a loose adaptation of the second half of John Steinbeck's novel 'East of Eden.' It follows the story of Cal Trask (James Dean), a troubled young man who competes with his brother Aron for their father Adam's (Raymond Massey) love and approval in early 20th-century California.

What was James Dean's role in East of Eden (1955)?

James Dean played the lead role of Cal Trask, a rebellious and emotionally complex young man struggling with feelings of rejection and jealousy towards his brother.

Did James Dean receive any awards for his performance in East of Eden (1955)?

Yes, James Dean was posthumously nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in East of Eden (1955).

Who played the role of Abra in East of Eden (1955)?

Julie Harris played the role of Abra, a kind-hearted young woman who becomes romantically involved with both Cal and his brother Aron.