Film
Bigger Than Life
1956 · 1h 35m · Drama
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
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Overview
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)
Crew
- Nicholas RayDirector
- Richard MaibaumScreenplay · Story
- Cyril HumeScreenplay · Story
- James MasonProducer
- Joseph MacDonaldDirector of Photography
- David RaksinOriginal Music Composer
- Louis R. LoefflerEditor
Media
Details
- Release date
- November 20, 1956
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Drama
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