CinemaOSMovie · 1956 · 1h 35m · NR
Bigger Than Life

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

72%(189)IMDbDrama

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

Directed byNicholas Ray

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
EN
Released
November 20, 1956
Studios
20th Century Fox

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Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer

Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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)

Creative team
Directed by
Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray
Written by
Cyril Hume
Richard Maibaum
Richard Maibaum
Produced by
James Mason
James Mason

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