Giant / directed by George Stevens.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Edition | Special ed. |
| Publication Info | Pyrmont, N.S.W. : Warner Home Video, ©2003. |
| Description | 2 videodiscs (193 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Stevens, George, 1904-1975. |
| Other author/creator | Ginsberg, Henry. |
| Other author/creator | Moffat, Ivan. |
| Other author/creator | Ferber, Edna, 1887-1968. |
| Other author/creator | Guiol, Fred, 1898-1964. |
| Abstract | Three generations of land-rich Texans love, swagger, connive and clash in this family saga of strife, racial bigotry and conflict between cattle barons and newly rich oil tycoons. |
| General note | Catalogued from container. |
| General note | Based on the novel by Edna Ferber. |
| General note | Originally released as a motion picture in 1956. |
| General note | Special features: commentary by film critic Stephen Farber, screenwriter Ivan Moffat and George Stevens Jr.; introduction by George Stevens Jr.; documentary George Stevens, filmmakers who knew him; Memories of Giant; Return to Giant; New York premiere TV special; Hollywood premiere featurette; project kickoff newsreel; Behind the cameras segments; original/reissue theatrical trailers; production stills and documents galleries. |
| General note | Aspect ratio "widescreen 1.66:1" ; disc one, "double sided, dual layer format" ; disc two, "dual layer format." |
| Credits | Photography, William C. Mellor (Warner Color) ; music, Dimitri Tiomkin ; editors, William Hornbeck, Fred Bohanan, Phil Anderson ; screenplay, Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat ; produced by George Stevens and Henry Ginsberg. |
| Cast | Elizabeth Taylor (Leslie Benedict), Rock Hudson (Bick Benedict), James Dean (Jett Rink), Carroll Baker (Luz Benedict II), Jane Withers (Vashti Snythe), Chill Wills (Uncle Bawley), Mercedes McCambridge (Luz Benedict), Sal Mineo (Angel Obregon III), Dennis Hopper (Jordan Benedict III), Judith Evelyn (Mrs. Horace Lynnton), Paul Fix (Dr. Horace Lynnton), Rod Taylor ( Sir David Karfrey), Earl Holliman (Bob Dace), Alexander Scourby (Old Polo). |
| Spec. audience char. | PG - Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers. Note: contains war footage. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
| Language | In English (stereo. sound), French and Italian (mono. sound) with optional subtitles in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Bulgarian, Romanian, and English and Italian for the hearing impaired. |
| Publisher number | 23221 Warner Home Video |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PN1997 .G44 2003 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |