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Jul 15, 2011 · James Dean on the set of the 1956 film Giant, which was filmed on the Ryan Ranch, west of the town of Marfa. The skeleton of the mansion in the background still stands on the ranch today.
Marfa is a good jumping-off point to explore the spectacular Big Bend National Park, and about 50 miles east of Marfa, on I-90, is the Marathon Motel, featured in Paris, Texas. Filming locations for Giant (1956), in Texas.
Mar 9, 2020 · Plywood tribute to the 1956 James Dean/Liz Taylor film "Giant," erected by artist John Cerney in October 2018. Parts of the movie were filmed at this spot. Solar array plays country music by Michael Nesmith of The Monkees. Address: US Hwy 90, Marfa, TX. Directions: Roughly seven miles west of Marfa, on the north side of US Hwy 90.
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From the Southfork Ranch of the TV series Dallas to the vast countryside of Marfa in Giant, the Lone Star State has been memorialized in distinguished film projects for decades. The history of these productions displays the wide range and diversity of locations within the state, as well as the dedication of Texas talent and crew to projects ...
Alas, to see this iconic movie location, you must travel to Marfa. This small West Texas town is about 60 miles from the Mexican boarder and nearly three hours by car from El Paso. To get to the Reata facade location, take US 90, heading west from Marfa towards Valentine for about 17 miles.
Jul 15, 2011 · Despite being a period piece, Giant — more than any other movie made around Marfa — features the sprawling, windblown landscape as a character. It was shot on the Ryan Ranch, west of town, a sea of rippling wheat-colored grass more than 1 1/2 times the size of Manhattan.