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Bigger Than Life

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

  • Movie
  • 1956
  • NR
  • 1h 35m

Directed by Nicholas Ray

7.2

TMDB audience rating
7.2 out of 10 from 190 votes

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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 and crew

  • 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 CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

  • Virginia Carroll

    Virginia CarrollMrs. Jones (uncredited)

  • Renny McEvoy

    Renny McEvoyMr. Jones (uncredited)

  • Billy JonesMr. Byron (uncredited)

  • Dee Aaker

    Dee AakerJoe (uncredited)

  • Jerry Mathers

    Jerry MathersFreddie (uncredited)

  • Portland MasonNancy (uncredited)

  • Natalie MastersMrs. Tyndall (uncredited)

  • Richard Collier

    Richard CollierMilkman (uncredited)

Director
Nicholas Ray
Writer
Richard Maibaum and Cyril Hume
Music
David Raksin
Cinematography
Joseph MacDonald