|
|
East of Eden (TV Mini-Series) |
 |
East of Eden (TV Mini-Series)
|
by Starmaker Entertainment
Sales Rank: 645
Price: $39.99
|
|
|
I remember watching the mini series on ABC? It far surpasses the James Dean movie version with depth and the inclusion of some pivotal characters which were left out in the Kazan movie. One of the key characters being the Chinese valet and cook, Lee. I found his character interesting in that it represent a college-educated minority as a platform and sounding board for questions related to morality. His character was played by Soon-Tek Oh. The character Abra was played by Karen Allen. I always like seeing her in any film. Including the soon -to-bereleased Indiana Jones. <br /> <br />Being a mini series, it gives the viewer the luxury to live the tale of the two families through a greater stretch of time. Reading the novel prior to watching the film would add depth to the series. I do wish they'd put this TV program on DVD for all to enjoy. <br /> <br />Cheers
Viewer Reviews
Back when network TV was at the height of producing the high quality mini-series, ABC premiered "East of Eden" in February of 1981. Originally broadcast as an 8-hour epic (including commercials), when it was released on video in 1984 it was highly edited, and came in at just 4 hours. Some missing scenes include teenaged Cathy's affair with her school-teacher, and his subsequent suicide, and Charles' and Adam's experiences as young men, before they met Cathy. (If you look closely at the video box, you can see still photos of several deleted scenes). DVD technology now allows multiple hours of footage on a small disc, so hopefully, when this gem gets a DVD re-release, viewers can experience a digitally remastered, uncut version of what was truly a television masterpiece.
Back To Top
|
East of Eden (TV Mini-Series)
Available from Amazon
|
|
NOTICE: All product prices, availability, and specifications
are subject to verification by their respective retailers.
Copyright © 2009, Dominant Systems Corporation
info@HowlingVideo.com
Privacy Policy
Last Modified : 1-4-2009
|
