Desire Under the Elms
Originally released in 1958. Desire Under the Elms is a drama/romance film. directed by Delbert Mann.
Starring Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, and Burl Ives
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 12, 1958
67 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (23 votes)
Box Office
$1M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,000,000
Production Companies
- Don Hartman Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Desire Under the Elms about?
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 gr...
Who directed Desire Under the Elms?
Desire Under the Elms was directed by Delbert Mann.
How long is Desire Under the Elms?
Desire Under the Elms has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Desire Under the Elms released?
Desire Under the Elms was released on March 12, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Desire Under the Elms?
The main cast of Desire Under the Elms includes Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Pernell Roberts, Frank Overton.