Poster of Giant

Giant

Plot: 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
Release Date: Thursday, November 8 1956
68 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor was
24 in Giant
as 'Leslie Lynnton Benedict'.
Sat, Feb 27 1932 –
Wed, Mar 23 2011
Portrait of Rock HudsonRock Hudson
Rock Hudson was
30 in Giant
as 'Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr.'.
Tue, Nov 17 1925 –
Wed, Oct 02 1985
Portrait of James DeanJames Dean
James Dean would have been no older than
24 in Giant
as 'Jett Rink'.
Sun, Feb 08 1931 –
Fri, Sep 30 1955
Portrait of Carroll BakerCarroll Baker
Carroll Baker was
25 in Giant
as 'Luz Benedict II'.
Thu, May 28 1931
Portrait of Jane WithersJane Withers
Jane Withers was
30 in Giant
as 'Vashti Synthe'.
Mon, Apr 12 1926 –
Sat, Aug 07 2021
Portrait of Chill WillsChill Wills
Chill Wills was
54 in Giant
as 'Uncle Bawley'.
Fri, Jul 18 1902 –
Fri, Dec 15 1978
Portrait of Mercedes McCambridgeMercedes McCambridge
Mercedes McCambridge was
40 in Giant
as 'Luz Benedict'.
Thu, Mar 16 1916 –
Tue, Mar 02 2004
Portrait of Dennis HopperDennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper was
20 in Giant
as 'Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III'.
Sun, May 17 1936 –
Sat, May 29 2010
Portrait of Sal MineoSal Mineo
Sal Mineo was
17 in Giant
as 'Angel Obregón II'.
Tue, Jan 10 1939 –
Thu, Feb 12 1976
Portrait of Rod TaylorRod Taylor
Rod Taylor was
26 in Giant
as 'Sir David Karfrey'.
Sat, Jan 11 1930 –
Wed, Jan 07 2015
Portrait of Judith EvelynJudith Evelyn
Judith Evelyn was
47 in Giant
as 'Mrs. Nancy Lynnton'.
Sat, Mar 20 1909 –
Sun, May 07 1967
Portrait of Earl HollimanEarl Holliman
Earl Holliman was
28 in Giant
as ''Bob' Dace'.
Tue, Sep 11 1928 –
Mon, Nov 25 2024
Portrait of Robert NicholsRobert Nichols
Robert Nichols was
32 in Giant
as 'Mort 'Pinky' Snythe'.
Sun, Jul 20 1924 –
Thu, Mar 21 2013
Portrait of Paul FixPaul Fix
Paul Fix was
55 in Giant
as 'Dr. Horace Lynnton'.
Wed, Mar 13 1901 –
Fri, Oct 14 1983
Portrait of Alexander ScourbyAlexander Scourby
Alexander Scourby was
42 in Giant
as 'Old Polo'.
Thu, Nov 13 1913 –
Fri, Feb 22 1985
Portrait of Charles WattsCharles Watts
Charles Watts was
44 in Giant
as 'Judge Oliver Whiteside'.
Wed, Oct 30 1912 –
Tue, Dec 13 1966
Portrait of Elsa CárdenasElsa Cárdenas
Elsa Cárdenas was
21 in Giant
as 'Juana Guerra Benedict'.
Sat, Aug 03 1935
Portrait of Carolyn CraigCarolyn Craig
Carolyn Craig was
22 in Giant
as 'Lacey Lynnton'.
Sat, Oct 27 1934 –
Sat, Dec 12 1970
Portrait of Monte HaleMonte Hale
Monte Hale was
37 in Giant
as 'Bale Clinch'.
Sun, Jun 08 1919 –
Sun, Mar 29 2009
Portrait of Sheb WooleySheb Wooley
Sheb Wooley was
35 in Giant
as 'Gabe Target'.
Sun, Apr 10 1921 –
Tue, Sep 16 2003
Portrait of Mary Ann EdwardsMary Ann Edwards
Mary Ann Edwards was
>> in Giant
as 'Adarene Clinch'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Victor MillanVictor Millan
Victor Millan was
36 in Giant
as 'Angel Obregón Sr.'.
Sun, Aug 01 1920 –
Fri, Apr 03 2009
Portrait of Mickey SimpsonMickey Simpson
Mickey Simpson was
42 in Giant
as 'Sarge'.
Wed, Dec 03 1913 –
Mon, Sep 23 1985
Portrait of Pilar Del ReyPilar Del Rey
Pilar Del Rey was
27 in Giant
as 'Mrs. Obregón'.
Sun, May 26 1929
Portrait of Maurice JaraMaurice Jara
Maurice Jara was
33 in Giant
as 'Dr. Guerra'.
Fri, Dec 15 1922 –
Sun, Jul 23 1995
Portrait of Noreen NashNoreen Nash
Noreen Nash was
32 in Giant
as 'Lona Lane'.
Fri, Apr 04 1924 –
Tue, Jun 06 2023
Portrait of Ray WhitleyRay Whitley
Ray Whitley was
54 in Giant
as 'Watts'.
Thu, Dec 05 1901 –
Wed, Feb 21 1979
Portrait of Napoleon WhitingNapoleon Whiting
Napoleon Whiting was
46 in Giant
as 'Jefferson Swazey'.
Wed, Sep 21 1910 –
Mon, Oct 22 1984
Portrait of Fran BennettFran Bennett
Fran Bennett was
21 in Giant
as 'Judy Benedict'.
Sun, Nov 25 1934 –
Thu, Jan 21 1999
Portrait of Elsa AguirreElsa Aguirre
Elsa Aguirre was
26 in Giant
as 'Minor Role'.
Thu, Sep 25 1930
Portrait of Barbara BarrieBarbara Barrie
Barbara Barrie was
25 in Giant
as 'Mary Lou Decker'.
Sat, May 23 1931
Portrait of Bert StevensBert Stevens
Bert Stevens was
51 in Giant
as 'Wedding Guest'.
Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess Flowers
Bess Flowers was
57 in Giant
as 'Guest at Jeff Rink's Banquet'.
Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Harold MillerHarold Miller
Harold Miller was
62 in Giant
as 'Wedding Guest'.
Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972
Portrait of Claudia BryarClaudia Bryar
Claudia Bryar was
38 in Giant
as 'Older Beauty Operator'.
Sat, May 18 1918 –
Thu, Jun 16 2011
Portrait of Marion GrayMarion Gray
Marion Gray was
>> in Giant
as 'Guest at Jett Rink's Banquet'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dana DillawayDana Dillaway
Dana Dillaway was
6 in Giant
as 'Judy Benedict - Age 4'.
Wed, Oct 18 1950
Portrait of Highland DaleHighland Dale
Highland Dale was
13 in Giant
as 'War Winds the Horse (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 04 1943 –
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Portrait of Tom FerrandiniTom Ferrandini
Tom Ferrandini was
54 in Giant
as 'Governor's Ball Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 28 1901 –
Fri, Nov 19 1971
Portrait of Charles FogelCharles Fogel
Charles Fogel was
70 in Giant
as 'Governor's Ball Guest (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jun 28 1886 –
Tue, Jun 03 1980
Portrait of Rudy GermaneRudy Germane
Rudy Germane was
46 in Giant
as 'Security Guard (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 24 1910 –
Fri, Mar 28 1997
Portrait of Dick GordonDick Gordon
Dick Gordon would have been no older than
63 in Giant
as 'Governor's Ball Guest (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 21 1893 –
Thu, Sep 20 1956
Portrait of Herschel GrahamHerschel Graham
Herschel Graham was
52 in Giant
as 'Guest (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 05 1904 –
Wed, Mar 18 1964
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam Harris
Sam Harris was
79 in Giant
as 'Governor's Ball Guest (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969

Crew

Portrait of George StevensGeorge Stevens
George Stevens was
51 in Giant
as 'Director, Producer'
Sun, Dec 18 1904 –
Sat, Mar 08 1975
Portrait of Fred GuiolFred Guiol
Fred Guiol was
58 in Giant
as 'Screenplay, Second Unit Director'
Thu, Feb 17 1898 –
Sat, May 23 1964
Portrait of William C. MellorWilliam C. Mellor
William C. Mellor was
53 in Giant
as 'Director of Photography'
Mon, Jun 29 1903 –
Tue, Apr 30 1963
Portrait of Joseph E. RickardsJoseph E. Rickards
Joseph E. Rickards was
>> in Giant
as 'Assistant Director'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick ModerDick Moder
Dick Moder was
49 in Giant
as 'First Assistant Director'
Tue, Dec 11 1906 –
Sun, Apr 17 1994
Portrait of Ivan MoffatIvan Moffat
Ivan Moffat was
38 in Giant
as 'Screenplay'
Mon, Feb 18 1918 –
Thu, Jul 04 2002
Portrait of Henry GinsbergHenry Ginsberg
Henry Ginsberg was
>> in Giant
as 'Producer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William HornbeckWilliam Hornbeck
William Hornbeck was
55 in Giant
as 'Editor'
Fri, Aug 23 1901 –
Tue, Oct 11 1983
Portrait of Dimitri TiomkinDimitri Tiomkin
Dimitri Tiomkin was
62 in Giant
as 'Original Music Composer'
Thu, May 10 1894 –
Sun, Nov 11 1979
Portrait of Ted WhiteTed White
Ted White was
30 in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Jan 25 1926 –
Fri, Oct 14 2022
Portrait of Paul BaxleyPaul Baxley
Paul Baxley was
33 in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Mon, Sep 24 1923 –
Fri, Mar 04 2011
Portrait of Edna FerberEdna Ferber
Edna Ferber was
71 in Giant
as 'Novel'
Sat, Aug 15 1885 –
Tue, Apr 16 1968
Portrait of Slim TalbotSlim Talbot
Slim Talbot was
>> in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul StaderPaul Stader
Paul Stader was
45 in Giant
as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Mon, Feb 13 1911 –
Wed, Apr 10 1991
Portrait of Ron BurkeRon Burke
Ron Burke was
>> in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gordon BauGordon Bau
Gordon Bau was
49 in Giant
as 'Makeup Supervisor'
Mon, Jul 01 1907 –
Mon, Jul 21 1975
Portrait of Sam FreedleSam Freedle
Sam Freedle was
36 in Giant
as 'Script Supervisor'
Sun, Jul 04 1920 –
Mon, Aug 21 2000
Portrait of Bill HaleBill Hale
Bill Hale was
>> in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Guy TeagueGuy Teague
Guy Teague was
>> in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hoyt BowersHoyt Bowers
Hoyt Bowers was
45 in Giant
as 'Casting'
Thu, Sep 07 1911 –
Fri, Oct 08 1982
Portrait of Boris LevenBoris Leven
Boris Leven was
48 in Giant
as 'Production Design'
Thu, Aug 13 1908 –
Sat, Oct 11 1986
Portrait of Troy MeltonTroy Melton
Troy Melton was
35 in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Thu, Mar 03 1921 –
Wed, Nov 15 1995
Portrait of Ralph S. HurstRalph S. Hurst
Ralph S. Hurst was
>> in Giant
as 'Set Decoration'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Pete DunnPete Dunn
Pete Dunn was
34 in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Sun, Mar 19 1922 –
Fri, Apr 13 1990
Portrait of Whitey HughesWhitey Hughes
Whitey Hughes was
35 in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Tue, Nov 09 1920 –
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Portrait of Charles WillcoxCharles Willcox
Charles Willcox was
>> in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack CosgroveJack Cosgrove
Jack Cosgrove was
54 in Giant
as 'Visual Effects'
Mon, Jun 09 1902 –
Wed, Mar 10 1965
Portrait of Moss MabryMoss Mabry
Moss Mabry was
38 in Giant
as 'Costume Designer'
Fri, Jul 05 1918 –
Wed, Jan 25 2006
Portrait of Marjorie BestMarjorie Best
Marjorie Best was
53 in Giant
as 'Costume Design'
Fri, Apr 10 1903 –
Sat, Jun 14 1997
Portrait of Earl Crain Sr.Earl Crain Sr.
Earl Crain Sr. was
>> in Giant
as 'Sound Designer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard L. WilsonRichard L. Wilson
Richard L. Wilson was
>> in Giant
as 'Gaffer'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert HinkleRobert Hinkle
Robert Hinkle was
>> in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eli Bo Jack BlackfeatherEli Bo Jack Blackfeather
Eli Bo Jack Blackfeather was
>> in Giant
as 'Stunts'
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph WebbRalph Webb
Ralph Webb was
>> in Giant
as 'Special Effects'
Unknown Birthday