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

Bigger Than Life

1956·1h 35m·Drama
7.2

TMDB

190 votes

Trailer

Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer · plays on YouTube

Where to watch

United States

Stream

  • fuboTV

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Synopsis

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

Directed by
Nicholas Ray
Written by
Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum, Berton Roueché

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

BE

Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Virginia Carroll

Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy

Renny McEvoy

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

BI

Billy Jones

Mr. Byron (uncredited)

Dee Aaker

Dee Aaker

Joe (uncredited)

Jerry Mathers

Jerry Mathers

Freddie (uncredited)

PO

Portland Mason

Nancy (uncredited)

Details

Released
November 20, 1956
Runtime
1h 35m
Status
Released
Language
EN
Country
United States of America

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