East of Eden

With a compelling script based on Steinbeck's novel, Elia Kazan's film of East of Eden has the right ingredients before you even add the cast.  But, the cast is the wild card that makes the film a thrilling watch.

A retelling of/rumination on the story of Cain and Abel (here, Caleb and Aron), Steinbeck's story is set in the days leading up to and during …