Based on the powerful, brooding novel by the Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck, this sombre and gripping story of rivalry between two brothers provided the now legendary James Dean with his first major and still most highly regarded acting role.

He gives a brilliant performance, but it was another newcomer, Jo Van Fleet, playing his mysterious mother, who won an Academy Award.

Excellent support from Raymond Massey, Julie Harris and Richard Davalos, who draw their characters to life.

Actions and situations within the tightly-fused screenplay are completely believable - with the single exception of the father's rejection of his son's money.


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