Teenager Cal Trask longs for the affection that his father reserves for his brother Aron, but his efforts meet only rejection. Also attracted to Aron's girlfriend, Cal becomes so frustrated in his search for love and acceptance that he reveals a long-held secret about their mother to Aron which threatens to tear the family apart.
“Not only one of Kazan's richest films and Dean's first significant role, it is also arguably the actor's best performance.” Los Angeles Times
This film, along with Rebel Without a Cause is being screened as part of James Dean: Hollywood Legend at the Triskel Arts Centre.
Monday Oct 6, 2025
8:15 PM - 10:10 PM IST
Mon 6 Oct - 8:15pm
Tue 7 Oct - 6:00pm
Triskel Arts Centre, Tobin Street, Cork City
€10.50/8