East of Eden (1955)

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Hollywood legend James Dean stars in this adaptation of John Steinbeck'sclassic novel East of Eden. Teenaged Cal Trask (Dean-Rebel Without aCause, Giant) longs for the affection that his father reserves for his brother Aron, but his efforts meet only rejection. Also attracted toAron's girlfriend, Cal becomes so frustrated in his search for love and acceptance that he reveals a long-held secret about their mother to Aron, knowledge that now tears the family apart.

Based on John Steinbeck`s novel and directed by award-winning director Elia Kazan, East of Eden was James Dean`s breakout big-screen performance, one that will forever be remembered in Hollywood history. The emotionally charged film tells the story of lonely youth Cal (Dean), who vies for the affection of his hardened father (Raymond Massey) and favored brother, Aron (Richard Davalos). The film received four Academy Award nominations, and Jo Van Fleet won the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as Cal`s wayward mother.