Giant (1956) – Filming Locations
Drama / Western · Directed by George Stevens · Starring Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor
Wealthy rancher Bick Benedict and dirt-poor cowboy Jett Rink both woo Leslie Lynnton, a beautiful young woman from Maryland who is new to Texas. She marries Benedict, but she is shocked by the racial bigotry of the White Texans against the local people of Mexican descent. Rink discovers oil on a small plot of land, and while he uses his vast, new wealth to buy all the land surrounding the Benedict ranch, the Benedict's disagreement over prejudice fuels conflict that runs across generations.
Where was Giant filmed?
- Marfa, Texas, United States, Marfa – Establishing shots of the Texas landscape and ranch exteriors throughout the film. The vast West Texas desert landscape serves as the primary setting for the Benedicts' sprawling ranch and represents the iconic American frontier
- Uvalde, Texas, United States, Uvalde – Scenes of the small Texas town and surrounding ranch communities. Local Uvalde locations provided authenticity for the South Texas ranch setting and small-town sequences
- Spicewood, Texas, United States, Spicewood – Additional ranch exteriors and Texas Hill Country landscapes. The Hill Country region provided varied topography and authentic ranch settings for filming sequences
- San Antonio, Texas, United States, San Antonio – Urban scenes and city sequences in the latter half of the film. San Antonio provided the setting for the film's later urban sequences and modern Texas city backdrop