Tagline: "The searing classic of paradise lost."
"East of Eden" Movie Summary:
"East of Eden," adapted from the novel by John Steinbeck, stars Dean, Julie Harris, and Raymond Massey, and it was directed by Elia Kazan. Set in Northern California in 1917, the story is about a troubled young man (Dean) struggling to win the affection of his stern father.
About "East of Eden" on DVD:
DVD bonus materials include audio commentary by "Time" magazine's Richard Schickel, a one-hour documentary on Dean, and a new 19-minute documentary "East of Eden: Art in Search of Life" that relates the movie to Steinbeck and Kazan.
DVD Details - Two-Disc Special Edition:
Feature Run Time: 1 Hour 58 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG for Thematic Elements and Some Violent Content
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.35:1), Color
English Dolby 5.1 Surround
French Dolby 2.0 Mono
English Subtitles
Spanish Subtitles
French Subtitles
Audio Commentary by Richard Schickel
Theatrical Trailer
Forever James Dean (1 hr.)
East of Eden: Art in Search of Life (19 min.)
Screen Tests (6 min. 20 sec.)
Wardrobe Tests (8 segments totaling 22 min.)
Deleted Scenes (19 min.)
3/9/1955 New York Premiere (14 min. 40 sec.)
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
