Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, directed by George Stevens from a screenplay adapted by Fred Guiol and Ivan Moffat from Edna Ferber's 1952 novel. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean and features Carroll Baker, Jane Withers, Chill Wills, Mercedes McCambridge, Dennis Hopper, Sal Mineo, Rod Taylor, Elsa Cárdenas and Earl Holliman. Giant was the last of James Dean's three films as a leading actor, and earned him his second and last Academy Award nomination –

A giant lizard terrorizes a rural Texas community and a heroic teenager attempts to destroy the creature. Director: Ray Kellogg Stars: Don Sullivan, Fred Graham, Lisa Simone Budget:$138,000 | Cult Cinema Classics