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Giant
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(1956) is an American epic Western drama film that follows a wealthy Texas ranching family over two generations. The film explores themes such as family, love, racial prejudice, social change, and the conflict between old money and new wealth as Texas shifts from a cattle-based economy to an oil one.
Key Details

Directed by: George Stevens, who won an Academy Award for Best Director for the film.
Starring: Elizabeth Taylor as Leslie Lynnton Benedict, Rock Hudson as Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr., and James Dean as Jett Rink.
James Dean's Final Role: This was James Dean's last film as a leading actor before his death. He received a posthumous Academy Award nomination.
Plot Overview: The story begins when Bick brings his wife Leslie to his Texas ranch. Leslie challenges the traditional culture and discrimination against Mexican-American workers. A rivalry develops between Bick and Jett Rink, who becomes infatuated with Leslie and later finds oil on his land, becoming wealthy.
Accolades: The film was a box-office success and received ten Academy Award nominations. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Registry in 2005.
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