Desire Under the Elms (1958)
Starring Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives
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.
Runtime: 111 min.
Rating: 6.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: new england,farmer,19th century,abusive father,based on play
Cast
Anna Cabot
Abel Cabot
Éphraïm Cabot
Pierre Cabot
Simeon Cabot
Lucinda Cabot
Florence Cabot
la mère d’Eben
Fiddler