Bringing to life the bestselling novel by Nobel Prize winning author John Steinbeck this TV adaptation faithfully follows the history of the Trask family from the Civil War to World War II. A recreation of the biblical story of Cain and Abel East Of Eden follows estranged half-brothers Adam and Charles (Timothy Bottoms and Bruce Boxleitner) as they reunite after the death of their father Cyrus (Warren Oates). They live together on their father's land constantly quarreling when they meet the manipulative and beautiful Cathy Ames (Jane Seymour) a prostitute with a dark... past. The theme of good versus evil runs rampant throughout and entangles itself in the Trask family legacy through each generation. Jane Seymour's brilliant portrayal of Cathy through three decades from young runaway to aging mother earned her a Golden Globe. Fans of Steinbeck and Seymour alike will be pleased with this retelling which won an Emmy for best art direction and Golden Globe for best miniseries [show more]
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This made-for-TV version of John Steinbeck's epic work follows the lives of three generations moving across America. Set over a period of 60 years, the story, featuring an all star cast, opens in New England, depicting Adam (Timothy Bottoms) and Charles Trask (Bruce Boxleitner), two brothers whose lives are set in opposition to each other by their father. The story subsequently shifts to California, with Adam and Cathy (Jane Seymour) settling in Eden.
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