GIANT (1956)

Oscar-winner George Stevens directed this extravagant epic chronicling the saga of Texas cattleman Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson), who travels to Maryland in the early 1920s, falls in love with and marries the aristocratic socialite Leslie Lynnton (Elizabeth Taylor) and brings her back to his ranch -- launching a family saga that spans the generations. James Dean (in his last film role) co-stars as the sullen, arriviste Jett Rink -- the wellspring of Bick's many worries.

The stellar cast includes: Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, James Dean, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Rod Taylor, Earl Holliman, Chill Wills, and Mercedes McCambridge.

#82 on the AFI Top 100.

GIANT was nominated for the Best Picture award.

Director, George Stevens, gives Edna Ferber's novel the epic treatment. Stevens received the Oscar for directing this film.

The Giant Review

Promotional Line: "The legendary epic that's as big as Texas."