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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
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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 |
