Desire Under the Elms (1958) Desire Under the Elms

Desire Under the Elms ★★½ 1958 Ives, the patriarch of an 1840s New England farming family, takes a young wife (Loren) who promptly has an affair with her stepson. Loren's American film debut. Based on the play by Eugene O'Neill. 114m/B VHS, DVD. Sophia Loren, Anthony Perkins, Burl Ives, Frank Overton; Director: Delbert Mann; Writer: Daniel F. Fapp; Cameo: Elmer Bernstein.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1958
Length (in minutes) 114
Display Black & White
Formats VHS, DVD
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Sophia Loren
Actor Burl Ives
Actor Anthony Perkins
Actor Frank Overton
Cameo Elmer Bernstein
Cinematographer Daniel F. Fapp
Director Delbert Mann