# East of Eden (1955)

> A rebellious young man battles his brother and his own sense of inherited disgrace for the love and acceptance of their judgmental father.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/181

## Facts

- Runtime: 115 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Elia Kazan
- Cast: James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet, Burl Ives, Albert Dekker, Lois Smith
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048028/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intense, brooding, classic movie night, literary adaptation viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of ambition and rivalry set against the backdrop of familial love and conflict.

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