Giant (1956 film)

Giant movie in which 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.
Giant Overview
Budget | 5.4 million |
Category | Drama , Western |
Production company | Warner Bros. Pictures (US) , George Stevens Productions (US) |
Box office | 32.856 million |
Original language | en |
Runtime | 3.35 Hour |
Release date | 1956-11-08 |
Spoken language | English , Español |
Rating | 76.2% |
Vote Count | 623 |
Cast
- Elizabeth Taylor as Leslie Lynnton Benedict
- Rock Hudson as Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr.
- James Dean as Jett Rink
- Carroll Baker as Luz Benedict II
- Jane Withers as Vashti Synthe
- Chill Wills as Uncle Bawley
- Mercedes McCambridge as Luz Benedict
- Dennis Hopper as Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III
- Sal Mineo as Angel Obregón II
- Rod Taylor as Sir David Karfrey
- Judith Evelyn as Mrs. Nancy Lynnton
- Earl Holliman as 'Bob' Dace
- Robert Nichols as Mort 'Pinky' Snythe
- Paul Fix as Dr. Horace Lynnton
- Alexander Scourby as Old Polo
- Charles Watts as Judge Oliver Whiteside
- Elsa Cárdenas as Juana Guerra Benedict
- Carolyn Craig as Lacey Lynnton
- Monte Hale as Bale Clinch
- Sheb Wooley as Gabe Target
- Mary Ann Edwards as Adarene Clinch
- Victor Millan as Angel Obregón Sr.
- Mickey Simpson as Sarge
- Pilar Del Rey as Mrs. Obregón
- Maurice Jara as Dr. Guerra
- Noreen Nash as Lona Lane
- Ray Whitley as Watts
- Napoleon Whiting as Jefferson Swazey
- Fran Bennett as Judy Benedict
- Elsa Aguirre as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Barbara Barrie as Mary Lou Decker (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens as Wedding Guest
- Bess Flowers as Guest at Jeff Rink's Banquet
- Harold Miller as Wedding Guest
- Claudia Bryar as Older Beauty Operator (uncredited)
- Marion Gray as Guest at Jett Rink's Banquet (uncredited)
Giant - FAQ
What is Budget of Giant ?
Budget of Giant is 5.4 million
What are Categories of Giant ?
Category of Giant is Drama , Western
What are the Production companies of Giant ?
Production companies of Giant are Warner Bros. Pictures (US) , George Stevens Productions (US)
What is the Box office collection of Giant ?
Box office Collection of Giant is 32.856 million
What is the Original language of Giant ?
Original_language of Giant is en
What is the Run time of Giant ?
Run time of Giant is 3.35 Hour
What is Release date of Giant ?
Release date of Giant is 1956-11-08