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Bigger Than Life

Bigger Than Life
★ 7.2/10•1956•1h 35m•NR•Drama

The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!

A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

Richard Maibaum · Screenplay

Cyril Hume · Screenplay

Nicholas Ray · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageEN
Release DateNov 20, 1956

Actors

James Mason

James Mason

Ed Avery

Barbara Rush

Barbara Rush

Lou Avery

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Wally Gibbs

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

Dr. Norton

Christopher Olsen

Christopher Olsen

Richie Avery

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

Dr. Ruric

Rusty Lane

Rusty Lane

Bob LaPorte

Rachel Stephens

Rachel Stephens

Nurse

Kipp Hamilton

Kipp Hamilton

Pat Wade

Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Virginia Carroll

Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy

Renny McEvoy

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Billy Jones

Mr. Byron (uncredited)

Dee Aaker

Dee Aaker

Joe (uncredited)

Jerry Mathers

Jerry Mathers

Freddie (uncredited)

Portland Mason

Nancy (uncredited)

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