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Bigger Than Life

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

★ 7.2 TMDB Rating · 188 votes

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

Director
Nicholas Ray
Release date
Nov 20, 1956
Original language
English
Origin
United States

Cast of Bigger Than Life

  • Portrait of James Mason

    James Mason

    Ed Avery

  • Portrait of Barbara Rush

    Barbara Rush

    Lou Avery

  • Portrait of Walter Matthau

    Walter Matthau

    Wally Gibbs

  • Portrait of Robert F. Simon

    Robert F. Simon

    Dr. Norton

  • Portrait of Christopher Olsen

    Christopher Olsen

    Richie Avery

  • Portrait of Roland Winters

    Roland Winters

    Dr. Ruric

  • Portrait of Rusty Lane

    Rusty Lane

    Bob LaPorte

  • Portrait of Rachel Stephens

    Rachel Stephens

    Nurse

  • Portrait of Kipp Hamilton

    Kipp Hamilton

    Pat Wade

  • Betty Caulfield

    Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

  • Portrait of Virginia Carroll

    Virginia Carroll

    Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

  • Portrait of Renny McEvoy

    Renny McEvoy

    Mr. Jones (uncredited)

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