Desire Under the Elms (1958-03-12)

Drama | Romance |

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Overview

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.

Directed By: Delbert Mann

Star Cast: Sophia Loren , Anthony Perkins , Burl Ives , Pernell Roberts ,

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Status: Released
Runtime: 111m
Popularity: 0.7316
Language: en

Budget: $0
Revenue: $1,000,000

Vote Average: 6.769
Vote Count: 26

Keywords

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