East of Eden
Directed by	Elia Kazan
Produced by	Elia Kazan
Written by	Paul Osborn, John Steinbeck (uncredited)
Starring	James Dean, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos, Jo Van Fleet
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Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Released	1955
Running time	115 min
Language	English
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Budget	???
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IMDb profile

East of Eden is a 1955 movie, directed by Elia Kazan, and based on the novel of the same name by John Steinbeck. Elia Kazan Elia Kazan (September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003) was an American film and theatre director and producer. ... John Steinbeck John Ernst Steinbeck III (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was one of the most famous American writers of the 20th century. ... James Dean James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was a charismatic American film actor who epitomized youthful angst. ... Raymond Massey photographed by Carl Van Vechten Raymond Hart Massey (August 30, 1896 – July 29, 1983) was a Canadian actor. ... Burl Ives, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955 Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives (June 14, 1909 – April 14, 1995) was a successful folk music singer, author and actor. ... Richard Davalos is an actor of Greek/American descent who starred in East of Eden as James Deans brother. ... Jo Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 – June 10, 1996) was an American theater and film actress. ... The WB Shield used from 2003 to present day Warner Bros. ... 1955 (MCMLV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Elia Kazan Elia Kazan (September 7, 1909 – September 28, 2003) was an American film and theatre director and producer. ... East of Eden book cover East of Eden is a novel by Nobel Prize winner John Steinbeck, published in September 1952. ... John Steinbeck John Ernst Steinbeck III (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was one of the most famous American writers of the 20th century. ...

It stars Julie Harris, James Dean, Raymond Massey, Burl Ives, Richard Davalos and Jo Van Fleet, and was adapted by Paul Osborn and John Steinbeck (uncredited). Actress Julie Harris photo taken by Carl Van Vechten 1952 Julie Harris (born Julia Ann Harris on December 2, 1925 in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan) is an American actress. ... James Dean James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was a charismatic American film actor who epitomized youthful angst. ... Raymond Massey photographed by Carl Van Vechten Raymond Hart Massey (August 30, 1896 – July 29, 1983) was a Canadian actor. ... Burl Ives, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1955 Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives (June 14, 1909 – April 14, 1995) was a successful folk music singer, author and actor. ... Richard Davalos is an actor of Greek/American descent who starred in East of Eden as James Deans brother. ... Jo Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 – June 10, 1996) was an American theater and film actress. ...

The movie won the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Jo Van Fleet). It was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (James Dean), Best Director and Best Writing, Screenplay.

Awards

Academy Awards 1956

• Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Winner Jo Van Fleet
• Academy Award for Best Actor: Nominated James Dean
• Academy Award for Directing: Nominated Elia Kazan
• Academy Award for Best Writing, screenplay: Nominated Paul Osborn

Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... The Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... Jo Van Fleet (December 30, 1914 – June 10, 1996) was an American theater and film actress. ... The Academy Award for Best Actor is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... The Academy Award for Directing is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; the awards are voted on by other people within the industry. ...

BAFTA Awards 1956

• Best Film from Any Source: Nominated
• Best Foreign Actor: Nominated James Dean
• Most Promising Newcomer: Nominated Jo Van Fleet

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ...

Cannes Film Festival 1955

• Winner - Best Dramatic Film, Elia Kazan

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Golden Globes 1956

• Winner - Best Motion Picture Drama