Discover
In Dean's final film, a young Texan becomes wealthy in the oil industry and gets into a power struggle with his former employer. Ten Academy Award nominations including Best Picture!
Original Release
11/08/1956
US Release
11/24/1956
Links
Cast
Name | Character |
---|
Elizabeth Taylor | Leslie Benedict / Leslie Lynnton Benedict |
Rock Hudson | Jordan 'Bick' Benedict Jr. / Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr. |
James Dean | Jett Rink |
Carroll Baker | Luz Benedict II |
Jane Withers | Vashti Snythe / Vashti Synthe |
Chill Wills | Uncle Bawley |
Mercedes McCambridge | Luz Benedict |
Dennis Hopper | Jordan Benedict III / Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III |
Sal Mineo | Angel Obregón II |
Rod Taylor | Sir David Karfrey |
Directors
Writers
Fred Guiol, Ivan Moffat, Edna Ferber
Cast
Name | Character |
---|
Elizabeth Taylor | Leslie Benedict / Leslie Lynnton Benedict |
Rock Hudson | Jordan 'Bick' Benedict Jr. / Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr. |
James Dean | Jett Rink |
Carroll Baker | Luz Benedict II |
Jane Withers | Vashti Snythe / Vashti Synthe |
Chill Wills | Uncle Bawley |
Mercedes McCambridge | Luz Benedict |
Dennis Hopper | Jordan Benedict III / Jordan "Jordy" Benedict III |
Sal Mineo | Angel Obregón II |
Rod Taylor | Sir David Karfrey |
Judith Evelyn | Mrs. Nancy Lynnton |
Earl Holliman | 'Bob' Dace |
Robert Nichols | Mort 'Pinky' Snythe |
Paul Fix | Dr. Horace Lynnton |
Alexander Scourby | Old Polo |
Fran Bennett | Judy Benedict |
Charles Watts | Judge Oliver Whiteside |
Elsa Cárdenas | Juana Guerra Benedict |
Carolyn Craig | Lacey Lynnton |
Monte Hale | Bale Clinch |
Producers
Name | Role |
---|
George Stevens | Producer |
Henry Ginsberg | Producer |
Editors
Year | Type | Category | Won |
---|
1957 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Director | Won |
1957 | Oscar | Best Writing, Best Screenplay - Adapted | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Color | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Costume Design, Color | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
1957 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture | Nominated |
1957 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
1957 | Golden Globe | Best Director | Nominated |