Giant

A sweeping, slow-burning family saga that spans decades, blending intimate marital struggles with grand social change and a lingering sense of loss.

Directed by

George Stevens

Genres

Drama, Western

Starring

Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean

Tagline

Sometimes any man can be a giant . . .

Overview

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, tense and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, class, race, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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