1956
Academy Awards
Actress in a Supporting Role
Jo Van Fleet
Actor
James Dean
Directing
Elia Kazan
Writing (Screenplay)
Paul Osborn

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.
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Awards Dominance
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Nominations
1 Oscar · 2 Golden Globe · 1 Cannes
Won
1956
Actress in a Supporting Role
Jo Van Fleet
Actor
James Dean
Directing
Elia Kazan
Writing (Screenplay)
Paul Osborn
1956
Best Motion Picture - Drama
East of Eden
Special Achievement Award
James Dean
1955
Prix du film dramatique
In Competition - Feature films
Elia KAZAN
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