Giant (1956)

7.6/10 201 min Drama Western

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.

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Leslie Lynnton Benedict

Rock Hudson

Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr.

James Dean

Jett Rink

Carroll Baker

Luz Benedict II

Jane Withers

Vashti Synthe

Chill Wills

Uncle Bawley

Mercedes McCambridge

Luz Benedict

Dennis Hopper

Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III

Sal Mineo

Angel Obregón II

Rod Taylor

Sir David Karfrey

Judith Evelyn

Mrs. Nancy Lynnton

Earl Holliman

'Bob' Dace

Robert Nichols

Mort 'Pinky' Snythe

Paul Fix

Dr. Horace Lynnton

Alexander Scourby

Old Polo

Charles Watts

Judge Oliver Whiteside

Elsa Cárdenas

Juana Guerra Benedict

Carolyn Craig

Lacey Lynnton

Monte Hale

Bale Clinch

Sheb Wooley

Gabe Target

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