Bigger Than Life

1956
1 hr 35 mins
Drama
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TMDB
71%
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Popularity
2.4
Companies
20th Century Fox
DirectorNicholas Ray
WritersRichard Maibaum, Cyril Hume

Overview

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

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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)
Billy Jones Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee Aaker Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers Freddie (uncredited)

Trailers & Clips

Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer

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