Desire Under the Elms (1958)

03/12/1958 1h 51m

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Overview

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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Cast Ages at Release

Sophia Loren

as Anna Cabot

Born 09/20/1934, age

Anthony Perkins

as Abel Cabot

Born 04/04/1932

Died 09/12/1992, age

Burl Ives

as Éphraïm Cabot

Born 06/14/1909

Died 04/14/1995, age

Frank Overton

as Simeon Cabot

Born 03/12/1918

Died 04/24/1967, age