About this movie
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.
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Quick facts
Year
1958
Runtime
1h 51m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
26
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
EN
Cast
farm
abusive father
stepmother
based on play or musical
farmer
family tragedy
secret relationship
19th century
father son conflict
doomed romance
passion and romance
young wife
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Questions about Desire Under the Elms
How long is Desire Under the Elms?
Desire Under the Elms has a runtime of 1h 51m (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed Desire Under the Elms?
Desire Under the Elms was directed by Delbert Mann and released in 1958.
What genre is Desire Under the Elms?
Desire Under the Elms is a Drama, Romance film (1958).
Who stars in Desire Under the Elms?
The cast of Desire Under the Elms includes Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Pernell Roberts, Frank Overton.
What is the TMDB rating for Desire Under the Elms?
Desire Under the Elms has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 26 votes.
