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Desire Under the Elms 1958 Directed by Delbert Mann

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.

Country USA
Production Country USA
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , Romance
Revenue $1,000,000
Release Date 12 March 1958
111 mins
Cast
Sophia Loren Anna Cabot
Anthony Perkins Abel Cabot
Burl Ives Éphraïm Cabot
Pernell Roberts Pierre Cabot
Frank Overton Simeon Cabot
Rebecca Welles Lucinda Cabot
Jean Willes Florence Cabot
Anne Seymour la mère d’Eben
Roy Fant Fiddler
Ezelle Poule Farm Woman