Bigger Than Life

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

  • Rated 7.2 out of 10
  • Movie
  • 1956
  • 1h 35m
  • Drama

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

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Director
Nicholas Ray
Starring
James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon

Cast

  • James Mason

    James Mason

    Ed Avery

  • Barbara Rush

    Barbara Rush

    Lou Avery

  • Walter Matthau

    Walter Matthau

    Wally Gibbs

  • Robert F. Simon

    Robert F. Simon

    Dr. Norton

  • Christopher Olsen

    Christopher Olsen

    Richie Avery

  • Roland Winters

    Roland Winters

    Dr. Ruric

  • Rusty Lane

    Rusty Lane

    Bob LaPorte

  • Rachel Stephens

    Rachel Stephens

    Nurse

  • Kipp Hamilton

    Kipp Hamilton

    Pat Wade

  • Betty Caulfield

    Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

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