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Desire Under the Elms (1958)

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.

  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sophia LorenSophia LorenAnna Cabot
  • Photo of Anthony PerkinsAnthony PerkinsAbel Cabot
  • Photo of Burl IvesBurl IvesÉphraïm Cabot
  • Photo of Pernell RobertsPernell RobertsPierre Cabot
  • Photo of Frank OvertonFrank OvertonSimeon Cabot
  • Photo of Rebecca WellesRebecca WellesLucinda Cabot
  • Photo of Jean WillesJean WillesFlorence Cabot
  • Photo of Anne SeymourAnne Seymourla mère d’Eben
  • Photo of Roy FantRoy FantFiddler
  • Photo of Jamie ForsterJamie ForsterFarmer

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