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Giant reunion recalls Marfa film that shaped Texas satire
The 40th anniversary of Giants filming in Marfa drew about 150 fans from several states to walk the Evans Ranch ruins and Reata facade, while stars like Rock Hudson, James Dean, and Elizabeth Taylor were absent. Bennett recalled the 72 miles shot and over a year of editing. The piece notes the film’s satire of Texas wealth and attitudes and memories from crew and locals, including Liz Taylor demanding milk and others sharing late nights on set.
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Marfa
George Stevens
Stevens
Hollywood
Wilds
West Texas
Reata
Mercedes McCambridge
James Dean
Jett Rink
Fran Bennett
Rock Hudson
Elizabeth Taylor
Bennett
Evans Ranch
Jean Anne Evans Fort
California
Kansas
Arkansas
Rick Benedict
Dennis Hopper
Cannes
Dean
Robert Hinkle
Jane Withers
Carroll Baker
Texas
Taylor
Glenn McCarthy
Shamrock Hotel
Houston
Edna Ferber
Wally Cech
el Paso
Cech
Ceci
Liz Taylor
Monte Hale
Elsa Cardenas