Bigger Than Life (1956)

  • NR
  • 08/02/1956 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 35m

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

Overview

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

Richard Maibaum

Screenplay, Story

Cyril Hume

Screenplay, Story

Nicholas Ray

Director

Cast

James Mason's headshot

James Mason

Ed Avery
Barbara Rush's headshot

Barbara Rush

Lou Avery
Walter Matthau's headshot

Walter Matthau

Wally Gibbs
Robert F. Simon's headshot

Robert F. Simon

Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen's headshot

Christopher Olsen

Richie Avery
Roland Winters's headshot

Roland Winters

Dr. Ruric
Rusty Lane's headshot

Rusty Lane

Bob LaPorte
Rachel Stephens's headshot

Rachel Stephens

Nurse

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