George Stevens won an Academy Award for his direction of this legendary film based on Edna Ferber's novel about a wealthy Texan (Rock Hudson) who marries a strong-willed beautiful woman (Elizabeth Taylor). Their adjustments to life on their ranch are interwoven with problems of Mexican workers and an ambitious young ranch hand (James Dean) who becomes an oil tycoon. Recently selected by the American Film Institute as one of the 100 greatest American films of all time. Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean.