Giant
“Sometimes any man can be a giant . . .”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
Leslie Lynnton Benedict
Rock Hudson
Jordan 'Bick' Benedict
James Dean
Jett Rink
Carroll Baker
Luz Benedict II
Jane Withers
Vashti Synthe
Chill Wills
Uncle Bawley
Mercedes McCambridge
Luz Benedict
Dennis Hopper
Jordy Benedict
Sal Mineo
Angel Obregón II
Rod Taylor
David Karfrey
Judith Evelyn
Nancy Lynnton
Earl Holliman
Bob Dace
Robert Nichols
Mort 'Pinky' Snythe
Paul Fix
Horace Lynnton
Alexander Scourby
Old Polo
Fran Bennett
Judy Benedict
Charles Watts
Oliver Whiteside
Elsa Cárdenas
Juana Guerra Benedict
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival, 4K restored version
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 28, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$32.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.08x
+$27.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Stevens
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivan Moffat, Fred Guiol
- Original Score
- Dimitri Tiomkin
- Original Title
- Giant
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 3h 21m
- Production Budget
- $5.4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $32.9M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, George Stevens Jr. Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Stevens
Ivan Moffat, Fred Guiol, Edna Ferber
Dimitri Tiomkin
William C. Mellor
William Hornbeck
Henry Ginsberg, George Stevens
Department Leadership Roster
George Stevens
Director
Ivan Moffat
Screenplay
Henry Ginsberg
Producer
Fred Guiol
Screenplay
Boris Leven
Production Design
Marjorie Best
Costume Design
George Stevens
Producer
William Hornbeck
Editor
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Paul Stader
Stunt Coordinator
Dimitri Tiomkin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Giant
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Giant?
Giant was directed by George Stevens.
Who stars in Giant?
The principal cast of Giant includes Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers.
When was Giant released and how long is it?
Giant was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 3h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Giant?
Giant had a reported production budget of $5.4M and grossed $32.9M at the worldwide box office (6.08 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Giant?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Giant was composed by Dimitri Tiomkin.
Is Giant based on a book or true story?
Giant is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edna Ferber".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Giant?
Giant holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).