Giant (1956) 7.7
Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates. Director:George Stevens |
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Giant (1956) 7.7
Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates. Director:George Stevens |
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| Elizabeth Taylor | ... | ||
| Rock Hudson | ... | ||
| James Dean | ... | ||
| Carroll Baker | ... | ||
| Jane Withers | ... | ||
| Chill Wills | ... | ||
| Mercedes McCambridge | ... | ||
| Dennis Hopper | ... | ||
| Sal Mineo | ... | ||
| Rod Taylor | ... |
Sir David Karfrey
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Judith Evelyn | ... | |
| Earl Holliman | ... | ||
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Robert Nichols | ... | |
| Paul Fix | ... | ||
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Alexander Scourby | ... | |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds across two generations. Written by Col Needham <col@imdb.com>
As a "Deaner," what can be said that hasn't already been said?eh Flawless performance from an American film icon. "Giant" marked his second posthumous Academy Award nomination. The only actor to achieve such a feat. In light of this, I am astounded at the comments made that Dean was unconvincing as an aging Jhett Rink. Can you picture Leo DiCaprio in the same role? He simply doesn't have the maturity to pull it off. Dean had it, and he was only 24. And long before The Ewings, we had The Benedicts. Edna Ferber's brilliant masterpiece is brought to the silver screen. A sprawling epic that was years ahead of its time. Tackling racism and classism, this shall aways remain George Stevens' signature piece.