Desire Under the Elms (1958)

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Desire Under the Elms on IMDb 6.6/10 946 votes

Released:
1958-03-12

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.

Director:
Delbert Mann

Runtime:
1h 51min

Genre:
Drama, Romance

  • Cast:
  • Sophia Loren
    as
    Anna Cabot
  • Anthony Perkins
    as
    Abel Cabot
  • Burl Ives
    as
    Éphraïm Cabot
  • Pernell Roberts
    as
    Pierre Cabot
  • Frank Overton
    as
    Simeon Cabot