Giant

Directed by George Stevens
(USA, 1953, 4K digital restoration)
Introduced by Joe Leydon, Houston Film Critics Society

“The most ‘Texas’ of all the Texas-themed motion pictures.” —Houston Chronicle

In the sprawling epic Giant, wealthy Texas rancher Bick Benedict (Rock Hudson) shakes things up when he returns home from a trip with a love interest (Elizabeth Taylor). Bick marries her, and she clashes with his sister (Mercedes McCambridge) while winning the admiration of the ambitious young Jett Rink (James Dean). Bick and Jett form a tense rivalry that continues as the years pass and fortunes change. The Giant cast also includes Carroll Baker and Dennis Hopper.

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