Giant (DVD, 2003, 2-Disc Set, Special Edition Two Discs)

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Edna Ferber's best-selling family saga was the source of Stevens' sprawling epic, which stars Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean, in his last film appearance. When Texas cattleman Bick Benedict (Hudson) goes to Virginia in the early 1920s to buy a prize stallion, he falls in love with Leslie Lynnton (Taylor), an aristocratic, independent-minded beauty, and they quickly marry. He takes her back to Reata, his 600,000-acre ranch, where sister Luz (Mercedes McCambridge), the family matriarch, does her best to make Leslie feel unwelcome. Leslie is appalled by the second-class status accorded to women and racist attitudes toward the local Mexicans, neither of which seem to bother her husband. Out of compassion, she befriends surly ranch hand Jett Rink (James Dean), who comes to worship her from afar, envying Bick for both his wealth and his wife. He strikes oil on land bequeathed to him by the deceased Luz and his wealth and power grow apace. As the years pass, the bewildered Bick often finds his children thwarting his wishes and criticizing his beliefs, pushing the millionaire to question his values for the first time in his life. The film's outstanding cast, which also features Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Carroll Baker, Earl Holliman, and Chill Wills, inject vitality into a project that occasionally suffers from longueurs.

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UPC0085392322121
eBay Product ID (ePID)3423694

Product Key Features

ActorJames Dean, Rock Hudson
EditionSpecial Edition; Two Discs
RatingG
DirectorGeorge Stevens
FormatDVD
Release Year2003
GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display FormatSpecial Edition; Two Discs
Leading RoleJames Dean, Rock HUDSON
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20030610

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  • Truly a great film.

    The acting by Rock Hudson and James Dean is the best of each of their careers. Elizabeth Taylor also gave a great portrayal of her character. The scenery and setting really were characters moving the story forward. Also, the featurettes included in the Special Features really enhance the experience.

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  • GIANT ! The best story of the great state of Texas !

    Love all of the characters, seeing the family become one who stands beside each other through good and bad. Elizabeth Taylor and James Dean give especially great performances. Aging of the characters were graceful and production was in-line with the book. Highly recommend watching the Benedict family in all of their glory !

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  • My All TimeFavorite Movie

    Great Movie. Rock Hudson and Elizabeth Taylor. Setting is West Texas and really addresses the political and cultural atmosphere of that time period. Best picture. Best actor and Best actress in 1956.

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  • GIANT Dvd

    Great dvd of an old classic. Loved the fact that I had to flip the dvd over, to contnue watching the movie. My adult children got a real kick out of watching James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • Giant

    Love these oldies! This is one of my favorites! The quality is good & is as described!

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  • I love "Giant" film, 1956 with Elizabeth Taylor & Rock Hudson. Love it!

    Love it! Thank you!

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  • James Dean

    Great Film

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  • Giant- Great Classic movie with outstanding actors!!

    Great movie! A classic! Wonderful price!

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  • Who's the Giant

    Rock Hudson cattleman and James Dean strike oil on his ranch and lives next door and goes through Rock's property and tension rise.

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  • it's ok for an older movie

    i wasn't to impressed, but it was something i wanted to dee, glad i did, but still not my style

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