A Leste Do Paraг­so Drama 1955 1h 55m 7.8 Page

Central to the film is Cal's desperate struggle to prove his worth through a business venture to recover his father's lost fortune, only to face further rejection. Cast and Key Performances

The story follows Cal Trask ( James Dean ), a rebellious and "troubled" youth who constantly competes for the affection of his deeply religious father, Adam ( Raymond Massey ). A leste do paraГ­so Drama 1955 1h 55m 7.8

Plays Aron’s girlfriend who finds herself increasingly drawn to the misunderstood Cal. Central to the film is Cal's desperate struggle

( East of Eden ) is a 1955 cinematic masterpiece directed by Elia Kazan . It is famously known as the film that launched James Dean to superstardom, marking his first major starring role. Core Plot & Themes ( East of Eden ) is a 1955

Set in 1917 California against the backdrop of World War I, the film is a modernized retelling of the .

Portrays the stern, strict patriarch of the family. Critical Legacy Norman Holland on Elia Kazan, East of Eden (1955).