Desire Under the Elms

Desire Under the Elms
by Delbert Mann

Desire Under the Elms
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Actor: Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Frank Overton, Pernell Roberts, Sophia Loren
Director: Delbert Mann
Cinematographer: Daniel L. Fapp
Editor: George Boemler
Producer: Don Hartman
Writer: Eugene O'Neill
Writer: Irwin Shaw
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Original Language)
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 111 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-08-31
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Paramount

Movie Reviews of Desire Under the Elms

Movie Review: A Dark and Disturbing Classic Tragedy by famous Playwright
Summary: 5 Stars

I think this is one of the best Sophia Loren movies I've ever seen. It is very dark and disturbing. The cast is great, Anthony Perkins (Psycho) Sophia, Burl Ives. When it first came out I think people were a little put off that Sophia Loren, considered more of a Pin-Up was given the role of Mrs Cabot (not originally written as a foriegner). She does outstanding though and both her and Perkins play well together. They fight over the farm, here are some quotes:
"Say it Eban! Everything here is mine and some day I'll take it!" -
"Your Farm! You mean MY FARM!"
There is good support cast too. "So this is our new Ma huh?(refering to Sophia Loren) Why don't you put her in the pen with the other sows?"
The don't make movies like this anymore - Classic! Get it now while you can! The Transfer is very good. Its not perfect but as far I'm conserned it is a perfect release for this era of picture. Good clear picture (B&W,mono ect) and you can hear it fine. Not much for extra features but price is good. It is the first time I've seen it Widescreen. Bravo for Paramount.

Summary of Desire Under the Elms

In DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, Anna poses tough competition to Ephraim?s bitter sons from his previous marriages, who believe they, not their new stepmother, should inherit all his land. Things heat up when Anna and Ephraim?s son, Eben spend a night of passion together.
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