Return to 'Giant'(1996)
Return to 'Giant' Synopsis
In the summer of 1955, an army of cameramen, lighting techs and movie stars descended on the small, west Texas town of Marfa to film what has become, "the national movie of Texas."
Return to 'Giant' (1996) is a documentary film directed by Jim Brennan, released on September 21, 1996 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Don Henley, Earl Holliman, Carroll Baker and George Stevens Jr.. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Jim Brennan
- Writers:
- Kirby Warnock
- Producers:
- Kirby Warnock
- Production:
- Trans Pecos Productions, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Return to 'Giant' Cast & Crew
Main cast
Don Henley
as Narrator (voice)
Earl Holliman
as Self
Carroll Baker
as Self
George Stevens Jr.
as Self
Dennis Hopper
as Self
Monte Hale
as Self
Fran Bennett
as Self
James Dean
as Self (archive footage)
Elizabeth Taylor
as Self (archive footage)
Rock Hudson
as Self (archive footage)
- Robert Hinkle
Robert Hinkle
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Jim Brennan, written by Kirby Warnock, produced by Kirby Warnock.
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Return to 'Giant' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 5 ratings.
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Return to 'Giant' – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Return to 'Giant' online?
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Who stars in Return to 'Giant'?
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The main cast of Return to 'Giant' (1996) includes Don Henley, Earl Holliman, Carroll Baker, George Stevens Jr. and Dennis Hopper. The film was directed by Jim Brennan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Return to 'Giant' released?
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Return to 'Giant' was released on September 21, 1996 and runs for 55m.
Is Return to 'Giant' worth watching?
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Return to 'Giant' (1996) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.