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Giant
Giant is a 1956 American epic drama film directed by George Stevens, from a screenplay adapted by Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat from Edna Ferber's 1952 novel. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean and features Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Rod Taylor, Elsa Cárdenas and Earl Holliman.
Plot
In the mid-1920s, wealthy Texas rancher Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr. travels to Maryland to purchase a horse and meets socialite Leslie Lynnton. The two marry and return to the Benedict family's expansive cattle ranch, Reata, in Texas. Upon arrival, Leslie clashes with Bick’s strong-willed sister, Luz, who resents her presence and maintains control over the household. Leslie gradually discovers the deeply rooted patriarchal norms and racial hierarchies in Texas society, particularly the systemic discrimination against the region’s Hispanic population. During a tour of the ranch with Jett Rink, a ranch hand infatuated with Leslie, she observes the harsh living conditions of the Hispanic workers and urges Bick to improve their circumstances. Her efforts include arranging medical care for Angel Obregón Jr., the infant son of one of the workers, though Bick is initially reluctant to allow their family doctor to treat non-white patients.
Awards
Cast
- Alexander Scourby
- Carolyn Craig
- Carroll Baker
- Charles Meredith
- Charles Watts
- Chill Wills
- Dennis Hopper
- Earl Holliman
- Elizabeth Taylor
- Elsa Aguirre
- Elsa Cárdenas
- James Dean
- Jane Withers
- Judith Evelyn
- Mercedes McCambridge
- Natividad Vacío
- Paul Fix
- Pilar Del Rey
- Robert Nichols
- Rock Hudson
- Rod Taylor
- Sal Mineo