Bigger Than Life (1956)
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
- Drama
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (190 votes)
- Release date
- November 20, 1956
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Language
- English
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Status
- Released
Top cast
James MasonEd Avery
Barbara RushLou Avery
Walter MatthauWally Gibbs
Robert F. SimonDr. Norton
Christopher OlsenRichie Avery
Roland WintersDr. Ruric
Rusty LaneBob LaPorte
Rachel StephensNurse
Kipp HamiltonPat Wade
Betty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia CarrollMrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoyMr. Jones (uncredited)
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