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1958111 minDrama, Romance

Desire Under the Elms

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Is Desire Under the Elms worth watching? With a rating of 6.783/10, this Drama, Romance film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Desire Under the Elms 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.

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Top Cast

Sophia Loren
Sophia LorenAnna Cabot
Anthony Perkins
Anthony PerkinsAbel Cabot
Burl Ives
Burl IvesÉphraïm Cabot
Pernell Roberts
Pernell RobertsPierre Cabot
Frank Overton
Frank OvertonSimeon Cabot
Rebecca Welles
Rebecca WellesLucinda Cabot
Jean Willes
Jean WillesFlorence Cabot
Anne Seymour
Anne Seymourla mère d’Eben
Roy Fant
Roy FantFiddler
Jamie Forster
Jamie ForsterFarmer

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Is Desire Under the Elms worth watching?

Desire Under the Elms has received mixed reviews with a 6.783/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, Romance movies.

Is Desire Under the Elms hit or flop?

Desire Under the Elms has received average ratings (6.783/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Desire Under the Elms?

Desire Under the Elms is a Drama, Romance movie that 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 ...

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