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Bigger Than Life

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

1956 · NR · 1h 35m

Directed by Nicholas Ray

7.2

TMDB audience score
190 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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

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Cast

  • James Mason
    Ed Avery

  • Barbara Rush
    Lou Avery

  • Walter Matthau
    Wally Gibbs

  • Robert F. Simon
    Dr. Norton

  • Christopher Olsen
    Richie Avery

  • Roland Winters
    Dr. Ruric

  • Rusty Lane
    Bob LaPorte

  • Rachel Stephens
    Nurse

  • Kipp Hamilton
    Pat Wade

  • Betty Caulfield
    Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

  • Virginia Carroll
    Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

  • Renny McEvoy
    Mr. Jones (uncredited)

  • Billy Jones
    Mr. Byron (uncredited)

  • Dee Aaker
    Joe (uncredited)

  • Jerry Mathers
    Freddie (uncredited)

  • Portland Mason
    Nancy (uncredited)

  • Natalie Masters
    Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)

  • Richard Collier
    Milkman (uncredited)