Giant
"Sometimes any man can be a giant . . ."
Originally released in 1956. Giant is a drama/western film. directed by George Stevens. With a runtime of 3h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 8, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
3h 21m
201 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (731 votes)
Budget
$5.4M
Production budget
Box Office
$32.9M
6.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,400,000
- Revenue
- $32,855,818
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- George Stevens Jr. Productions
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 raci...
Who directed Giant?
Giant was directed by George Stevens.
How long is Giant?
Giant has a runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes (201 minutes total).
When was Giant released?
Giant was released on November 8, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Giant?
The main cast of Giant includes Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers.
Is Giant worth watching?
Giant has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 731 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.