In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.

James Dean
Cal Trask

Julie Harris
Abra Bacon

Raymond Massey
Adam Trask

Richard Davalos
Aron Trask

Jo Van Fleet
Kate Trask

Burl Ives
Sam the Sheriff

Albert Dekker
Will Hamilton

Lois Smith
Anne
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Release Date
April 10, 1955
Runtime
1h 55m
Rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Director