East of Eden (1955 movie)
Based on the novel by John Steinbeck, East of Eden was directed by Elia Kazan. The film stars James Dean as Cal and Richard Davalos as his brother Aron in this retelling of the Cain and Abel story.=Awards=
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2 BAFTA Awards 1956 3 Cannes Film Festival 1955 4 Golden Globes 1956 |
Academy Awards 1956
Academy Award for Best Actress: 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
BAFTA Awards 1956
Best Film from Any Source: Nominated
Best Foreign Actor: Nominated James Dean
Most Promising Newcomer: Nominated Jo Van FleetCannes Film Festival 1955
Winner - Best Dramatic Film, Elias Kazan
