Giant (1956) - Details

Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor star in this sweeping and sensational adaptation of Edna Ferber's novel. Set against the "larger than life" backdrop of the great state of Texas, the film chronicles the relationship between a "bullheaded" cattle baron and a naive New Englander, that is destined to spawn decades full of high adventure and high drama for them and their offspring. However, the standout performance in the film is delivered by James Dean as "small town boy made great," "Jet Rink." Director George Stevens won a well deserved Oscar. Tracey Q. Bush