Giant (1956)

About This Movie

Giant is a 1956 drama and western film directed by George Stevens. Its leading cast includes Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean. It runs for 3 hours 21 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

Trailer #2 · plays from YouTube

• Giant ≣ 1956 ≣ Trailer (opens YouTube)

Cast

• Elizabeth Taylor Leslie Lynnton Benedict
• Rock Hudson Jordan 'Bick' Benedict
• James Dean Jett Rink
• Carroll Baker Luz Benedict II
• Jane Withers Vashti Synthe
• Chill Wills Uncle Bawley
• Mercedes McCambridge Luz Benedict
• Dennis Hopper Jordy Benedict
• Sal Mineo Angel Obregón II
• Rod Taylor David Karfrey
• Judith Evelyn Nancy Lynnton
• Earl Holliman Bob Dace
• Robert Nichols Mort 'Pinky' Snythe
• Paul Fix Horace Lynnton
• Alexander Scourby Old Polo
• Fran Bennett Judy Benedict
• Charles Watts Oliver Whiteside
• Elsa Cárdenas Juana Guerra Benedict