Giant(1956)
“Sometimes any man can be a giant . . .”
Overview
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
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$33M
Cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Leslie Lynnton Benedict
Rock Hudson
as Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr.
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 Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III
Sal Mineo
as Angel Obregón II
Rod Taylor
as Sir David Karfrey
Judith Evelyn
as Mrs. Nancy Lynnton
Earl Holliman
as 'Bob' Dace
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
3h 21m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$33M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • George Stevens Jr. Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Giant?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Giant (1956).
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 and released in 1956. It is a drama, western film.
How long is Giant?▼
Giant has a runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes (201 minutes total).
Who stars in Giant?▼
The cast of Giant includes Elizabeth Taylor as Leslie Lynnton Benedict, Rock Hudson as Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr., James Dean as Jett Rink, Carroll Baker as Luz Benedict II, Jane Withers as Vashti Synthe and more.
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