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Bigger Than Life

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

Film19561h 35mReleased

Drama
Not rated

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Details

Director
Nicholas Ray
Language
English
Released
1956-11-20
Runtime
1h 35m

Community score

7.2185 votes on TMDB

Confidence

Rating weighted by how many people voted

6.7

The story

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

Cast

  • James Mason
    James MasonEd Avery
  • Barbara Rush
    Barbara RushLou Avery
  • Walter Matthau
    Walter MatthauWally Gibbs
  • Robert F. Simon
    Robert F. SimonDr. Norton
  • Christopher Olsen
    Christopher OlsenRichie Avery
  • Roland Winters
    Roland WintersDr. Ruric
  • Rusty Lane
    Rusty LaneBob LaPorte
  • Rachel Stephens
    Rachel StephensNurse
  • Kipp Hamilton
    Kipp HamiltonPat Wade
  • Betty Caulfield — artwork unavailable
    Betty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)