Bigger Than Life
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Drama
Overview
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1956-11-20
Runtime:
1h 35m
Director:
Nicholas Ray
Writer:
Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume
Top 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)
Official Videos
Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer
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