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Bigger Than Life(1956)

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

7.2(184)1h 35m1956-11-20

Drama

Overview

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

Director:: Nicholas Ray
Writers:: Richard Maibaum, Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume
Producers:: James Mason
Cinematographer:: Joseph MacDonald
Composer:: David Raksin
Production:: 20th Century Fox
Status:: Released

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Cast

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

Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Virginia Carroll

Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy

Renny McEvoy

Mr. Jones (uncredited)