1956 · Drama / Western
Giant
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.
- 7.6/10 · 781 votes
- 3h 21m
- November 8, 1956
- English
Directed by George Stevens
About Giant
Giant is a 1956 drama and western film directed by George Stevens. It runs 3h 21m. It was released on November 8, 1956.
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.
The original language is English. Spoken languages include English and Spanish. Production countries include United States of America.
The average rating is 7.6 out of 10, based on 781 TMDB votes.
Giant Details
- Title
- Giant
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 21m
- Rating
- 7.6/10 from 781 votes
- Original language
- English
- Languages
- English and Spanish
- Countries
- United States of America
- Director
- George Stevens
- Writers
- Ivan Moffat, Fred Guiol
- Budget
- $5,400,000
- Box office
- $32,855,818
- Keywords
- hotel, petrol, jealousy, judge, funeral, texas, wine cellar, ranch, senator, restaurant, sexism, rags to riches
Giant Release Date
Giant was released on November 8, 1956. More 1956 films are collected in the CineGo year archive.
Giant Genres
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Giant Cast
Elizabeth TaylorLeslie Lynnton Benedict
Rock HudsonJordan 'Bick' Benedict
James DeanJett Rink
Carroll BakerLuz Benedict II
Jane WithersVashti Synthe
Chill WillsUncle Bawley
Mercedes McCambridgeLuz Benedict
Dennis HopperJordy Benedict
Sal MineoAngel Obregón II
Rod TaylorDavid Karfrey
Judith EvelynNancy Lynnton
Earl HollimanBob Dace
Robert NicholsMort 'Pinky' Snythe
Paul FixHorace Lynnton
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