(Desire Under the Elms)

Content: 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.

Countries:

United States of America

Genres:

Drama,

Romance

Runtime:

111 minutes

Year:

1958

Directors:

Delbert Mann

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Production companies:

Don Hartman Productions,

Paramount Pictures

Actors:

Anna Cabot

Abel Cabot

Éphraïm Cabot

Pierre Cabot

Simeon Cabot

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