East of Eden

  • Certificate:
     15
  • Main category:
     Television
  • Sub category:
     Drama
  • Colour / BW:
     Colour
  • Country of origin:
     United States of America

Year of Production: 
1981
Running Time: 
480
Based on: 
The novel by John Steinbeck
Starring: 
Jane Seymour, Timothy Bottoms, Lloyd Bridges, Warren Oates, Bruce Boxleitner, Soon-Teck Oh, Karen Allen, Hart Bochner, Sam Bottoms, Howard Duff
Director: 
Harvey Hart
Music: 
Lee Holdridge
Producer: 
Barney Rosenzweig
Writer: 
Richard A. Shapiro

This made-for-TV version of John Steinbeck's epic work follows the lives of three generations moving across America. Set over a period of 60 years, the story, featuring an all star cast, opens in New England, depicting Adam (Timothy Bottoms) and Charles Trask (Bruce Boxleitner), two brothers whose lives are set in opposition to each other by their father. The story subsequently shifts to California, with Adam and Cathy (Jane Seymour) settling in Eden.


DVD / Box Set
Distributor nameAcorn Media UK
AvailabilityRetail / Rental
Release Date02/08/2010
Trade Catalogue NumberAV 9791
Barcode5036193097911