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Giant
1956 201 min United States of America 16+
★8.3
Drama, Western, Romance
Director: George Stevens
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Description
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.
Budget:
$5.4M
US Gross:
$32.86M
Worldwide:
$32.86M
Starring
Elizabeth Taylor
Actor
Rock Hudson
Actor
James Dean
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Director
Golden Globe 1957
— Best Picture (Drama)
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Production Design (Color)
Golden Globe 1957
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Score for a Drama or Comedy
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Director
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Supporting Actress
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Actor
Academy Awards 1957
— Best Costume Design (Color)
Key opinion
An epic Texas saga exploring social change, racial tension, and generational conflict. While visually grand and rich in theme, opinions vary on its pacing and the chemistry between the leads.
| Acting | James Dean's charismatic and defining performance as Jett Rink is widely acclaimed. | |
| Theme | The film offers profound thematic depth regarding racial prejudice and the evolution of American social values. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography is visually striking, capturing the vastness of the Texas landscape. | |
| Acting | Elizabeth Taylor provides a powerful and nuanced portrayal of a woman seeking independence. | |
| Acting | Chemistry between Hudson and Taylor is a point of contention; some find it engaging, while others feel it is flat and lacks spark. | |
| Pacing | The massive runtime divides audiences, with some finding the slow tempo rewarding and others finding it sluggish and exhausting. |