# Giant (1956)

> A sweeping Texas family saga follows a proud rancher, his independent wife, and a rival whose oil fortune transforms their lives and their state.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1143

## Facts

- Runtime: 201 min
- Genres: Drama, Western
- Director: George Stevens
- Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, James Dean, Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, Dennis Hopper
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0049261/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sweeping, romantic, earnest, classic cinema night, epic movie marathon

## Synopsis

A sweeping tale of love and rivalry set against the backdrop of Texas ranch life.

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