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Giant
DramaWestern

GIANT

"Sometimes any man can be a giant . . ."

19563h 21m7.6 TMDb

Directed by George Stevens

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Leslie Lynnton Benedict

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr.

James Dean

James Dean

Jett Rink

Carroll Baker

Carroll Baker

Luz Benedict II

Jane Withers

Jane Withers

Vashti Synthe

Chill Wills

Chill Wills

Uncle Bawley

Mercedes McCambridge

Mercedes McCambridge

Luz Benedict

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III

Movie Vibe

Suspense5
Emotion7.8
Complexity9.1
Humor5
Realism8.2
Action5.3
Darkness5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • fans of character-driven stories
  • viewers who appreciate critically recognized cinema
  • viewers who enjoy immersive, epic experiences

May not appeal to

  • those looking for a quick watch
  • those seeking nonstop action

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