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Desire Under the Elms

6.8(28)19581h 51m2

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
—
Box office
$1M
Language
English
  • farm
  • abusive father
  • stepmother
  • based on play or musical
  • farmer
  • family tragedy
  • secret relationship
  • 19th century
  • father son conflict
  • doomed romance
  • passion and romance
  • young wife

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Behind the camera

Director

Delbert Mann

Writers

Irwin Shaw

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical12 Mar 1958
  • RussiaSU

    • Theatrical2 May 1966

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Desire Under the Elms was released on 12 March 1958.

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