Giant (1956)
Sometimes any man can be a 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.
Director: George Stevens
Genre: Drama, Western, Romance
Runtime: 201 min
Release Date: November 8, 1956
Cast
- Elizabeth Taylor - Leslie Lynnton Benedict
- Rock Hudson - Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr.
- James Dean - Jett Rink
- Carroll Baker - Luz Benedict II
- Jane Withers - Vashti Synthe
- Chill Wills - Uncle Bawley
- Mercedes McCambridge - Luz Benedict
- Dennis Hopper - Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III
- Sal Mineo - Angel Obregón II
- Rod Taylor - Sir David Karfrey
Screenplay
- Ivan Moffat (Screenplay)
- Edna Ferber (Novel)
- Fred Guiol (Screenplay)
Music: Dimitri Tiomkin
Cinematography: William C. Mellor
Editing: William Hornbeck
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $5M
Box Office: $33M
Original Language: en
Themes
Reflections on Life and Death, Courtroom Drama
Keywords
hotel, petrol, jealousy, judge, funeral, texas, wine cellar, ranch, senator, restaurant, sexism, rags to riches, beef, tycoon, maryland
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Giant about?
- 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.
- Who directed Giant?
- Giant was directed by George Stevens.
- Who stars in Giant?
- Giant stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills.
- How long is Giant?
- Giant has a runtime of 3h 21m (201 minutes).
- What genre is Giant?
- Giant is a Drama, Western, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Giant?
- Giant had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Giant gross?
- Giant grossed $33M worldwide.
- Where was Giant produced?
- Giant was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Giant?
- The themes of Giant include: Reflections on Life and Death, Courtroom Drama.