Desire Under the Elms

IMDb 6.8 1958 • 111 min • DramaRomance

Director

Delbert Mann

Country

US

Plot Summary

Ephraim Cabot is an old man of amazing vitality who loves his New England farm with a greedy passion. Hating him, and sharing his greed, are the sons of two wives Cabot has overworked into early graves. Most bitter is Eben, whose mother had owned most of the farm, and who feels who should be sole heir. When the old man brings home a new wife, Anna, she becomes a fierce contender to inherit the farm. Two of the sons leave when Eben gives them the fare in return for their shares of the farm. Meanwhile, Anna tries to cause some sparks by rubbing up against Eben.

Top Cast

Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren Anna Cabot
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins Abel Cabot
Burl Ives
Burl Ives Éphraïm Cabot
Pernell Roberts
Pernell Roberts Pierre Cabot
Frank Overton
Frank Overton Simeon Cabot