Plot — 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 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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 111 min |
| Audience Score | 68% (6.8/10, 28 votes) |
Desire Under the Elms — FAQ
Is Desire Under the Elms worth watching? Desire Under the Elms holds a 6.8/10 rating from 28 viewers. 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 Eb
Who directed Desire Under the Elms? Directed by Delbert Mann.
Who is in the cast of Desire Under the Elms? It stars Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Pernell Roberts, Frank Overton, Rebecca Welles and more.
Where can I stream Desire Under the Elms? Streaming availability for Desire Under the Elms is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Desire Under the Elms release? It released in 1958.
