Disc 1. The Film:
Based on John Steinbeck´s novel and directed by Elia Kazan, East of Eden is the first of three major films that make up James Dean´s movie legacy. The 24-year-old idol-to-be plays Cal, a wayward Salinas Valley youth who vies for the affection of his hardened father (Raymond Massey) with his favored brother Aron (Richard Davalos). Playing off the haunting sensitivity of Julie Harris, Dean´s performance earned one of the film´s four Academy Award nominations..
Disc 2. Extras:
Documentary “Forever James Dean”, Documentary “East of Eden: Art in Search of Life”, Screen tests, Wardrobe, costume, and production design tests, Deleted scenes, 3/19/1955 New York premiere footage