Giant (1956)
Sometimes any man can be a giant . . .
Storyline
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.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Giant |
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| Release date | Nov 24, 1956 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | restaurant, texas, ranch, hotel, jealousy, funeral, rags to riches, judge, senator, sexism, petrol, wine cellar |
FAQ
What is Giant about?
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.
When was Giant released?
Giant was released on Nov 24, 1956 (status: Released).
Who directed Giant?
George Stevens directed Giant.
What is the TMDB rating of Giant?
Giant has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 781 votes.