Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Leslie Lynnton Benedict
Rock Hudson
as Jordan 'Bick' Benedict
James Dean
as Jett Rink
Carroll Baker
as Luz Benedict II
Jane Withers
as Vashti Synthe
Chill Wills
as Uncle Bawley
Mercedes McCambridge
as Luz Benedict
Dennis Hopper
as Jordy Benedict
Sal Mineo
as Angel Obregón II
Rod Taylor
as David Karfrey
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1956
Runtime3h 21m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Western
Votes771
DirectorGeorge Stevens
WritersIvan Moffat, Fred Guiol
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsGiant
About Giant
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
Directed by George Stevens, Giant leans on a strong ensemble — Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1956.
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