East of Eden

Plot Summary

In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.

Top Cast

James Dean Cal Trask

Julie Harris Abra Bacon

Raymond Massey Adam Trask

Richard Davalos Aron Trask

Jo Van Fleet Kate Trask