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Sprawling epic, plotting the events at a cattle ranch over two generations. A straight-laced Texan with a vast ranch returns from a trip to Maryland with a new wife. However, his comfortable lifestyle is threatened when a rival rancher starts digging for oil - and falls for his wife. This was James Dean's final film.

Keywords:

Drama, War, Historical, History, Based-on-Novel, World War, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, WWII, WW2, Oscar Best Picture Nominated, Oscar Best Actor Nominee, World War 2

Additional Information:

(1956) (USA) (4 Star)

Cast:

Elizabeth Taylor	.... Leslie Lynnton Benedict
Rock Hudson	.... Jordan 'Bick' Benedict Jr.
James Dean	.... Jett Rink
Carroll Baker	.... Luz Benedict II
Jane Withers	.... Vashti Snythe
Chill Wills	.... Uncle Bawley

Supporting Cast:

Mercedes McCambridge	.... Luz Benedict
Dennis Hopper	.... Jordan 'Jordy' Benedict III
Sal Mineo	.... Angel Obregón II
Rod Taylor	.... Sir David Karfrey
Judith Evelyn	.... Mrs. Nancy Lynnton
Earl Holliman	.... Robert Kendall 'Bob' Dace
Robert Nichols	.... Pinky Snythe
Paul Fix	.... Dr. Horace Lynnton
Alexander Scourby	.... Old Polo

Directors:

George Stevens

Writers:

Edna Ferber