What's up with "Gentle Giant" term? Good question! I read the review of this movie which stars the guy shown in the middle of this picture. He is described as a "Gentle Giant" because of his burly size yet a gentle demeanor. After all he is wrongfully convicted of murder. Identify the black giant in the middle with his real life name and if you can name the movie, that is a plus. :) This is an open question anyone can try answering.