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24 November 1956 (USA) moreTagline:
From the novel by EDNA FERBER morePlot:
Sprawling epic covering the life of a Texas cattle rancher and his family and associates. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Won Oscar. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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One of the most underrated classics in film history more (113 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Elizabeth Taylor | ... | Leslie Benedict | |
| Rock Hudson | ... | Jordan 'Bick' Benedict Jr. | |
| James Dean | ... | Jett Rink | |
| Carroll Baker | ... | Luz Benedict II | |
| Jane Withers | ... | Vashti Snythe | |
| Chill Wills | ... | Uncle Bawley | |
| Mercedes McCambridge | ... | Luz Benedict | |
| Dennis Hopper | ... | Jordan Benedict III | |
| Sal Mineo | ... | Angel Obregón II | |
| Rod Taylor | ... | Sir David Karfrey (as Rodney Taylor) | |
| Judith Evelyn | ... | Mrs. Nancy Lynnton | |
| Earl Holliman | ... | 'Bob' Dace | |
| Robert Nichols | ... | Mort 'Pinky' Snythe | |
| Paul Fix | ... | Dr. Horace Lynnton | |
| Alexander Scourby | ... | Old Polo |
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201 minCountry:
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Colour (Warnercolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.66 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)Certification:
Iceland:L | Spain:T | Australia:G (TV rating) | Australia:PG (DVD rating) | West Germany:12 (f) | South Korea:12 | USA:Approved (PCA #17675) (original rating) | USA:G (re-rating) (1970) | Argentina:Atp | Canada:PG | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | UK:PG | Portugal:M/12Fun Stuff
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James Dean called the shooting style of director George Stevens the "around the clock" method, because Stevens would film a scene from as many different angles as possible, which made everything seem to take longer to do. moreGoofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): The flags in the Benedict house are displayed backwards. The U.S. flag should be on its own right (the observer's left) when displayed with other flags. moreMovie Connections:
Referenced in The Ten-Year Lunch: The Wit and Legend of the Algonquin Round Table (1987) moreSoundtrack:
Oh My Darling Clementine moreFAQ
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I first saw this film when I was 12 years old. It instantly became my favorite film of all time. I've seen it at least 6 times in the last thirty years, and enjoy it more each time. I was pleased to see that it at least made the top 100 films of all time list, I believe it was the National Board of Review; If not, it was as prestigious an organization.
Great characterizations abound! Never has a films with such youthful leads, generated so much emotional impact. Even though George Stevens deservedly won for Best Director, the film should have garnered more Oscars, it was nominated in 11 or 12 categories. It definitely superior in every way to Mike Todd's "Around the World in 80 Days", even though that was a delightful movie, but clearly without the substance of "Giant".
I always dreamed that subsequent generations would discover this movie and lift it to the blockbuster status that it deserves. I encourage anyone to see this movie, it has held up flawlessly over the years. A honest to goodness fabulous movie!