Giant

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Set against the background of the Texas oil fields, a young ranch-hand strikes it rich and becomes an embarrassment to the traditional oil fraternity. Melodrama fuelled by teen angst in the true 50s tradition. Dean's final screen performance.

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Two discs; Audio commentary by director and screenwriter; Introduction by director; Documentaries - 'Return to Giant'(55mins) and 'Memories of Giant'(50 mins); Featurette - NY Premiere TV Special; Hollywood Premiere Featurette; Giant Stars Are Off To Hollywood Featurette; Behind the Cameras - On Location in Mafia, Texas and A Visit With Dmitri Tiomkin; Stills Gallery; Theatrical Trailer.

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Article - "Douglas Sirk" by Alex Davidson
Wednesday 3rd January 2007

Douglas Sirk remains one of cinema's sharpest observers of human nature, and the string of melodramas he made in the 1950s, although glossy and colourful on the surface, reveal a cynical and pessimistic view when examined more closely. Although his movies were derisi...  View article in full

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