(PG) USA – 1 hr 58 min
1955 · d. Elia Kazan
Starring James Dean, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos, Julie Harris
Adapted from John Steinbeck’s novel, Elia Kazan’s sweeping retelling of the Cain and Abel story on a California farm earned four Academy Award nominations—including a Best Actor nod for James Dean, whose electrifying debut performance as wayward son Cal Trask made him an instant icon.
This film will be presented in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar, taught by Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D. On this date, seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page
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All screenings at BMFI are open seating.
Wednesday, June 21
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