Bigger Than Life
175 reviews
Drama
1h 35m
1956
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
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A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
- DirectorNicholas Ray
- Release20 November 1956
- GenreDrama
- Duration1h 35m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate175 reviews
- Productions
20th Century Fox
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

Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy
Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Dee Aaker
Joe (uncredited)

Jerry Mathers
Freddie (uncredited)

Richard Collier
Milkman (uncredited)

Lewis Charles
Mr. McLennan (uncredited)

Gus Schilling
Druggist (uncredited)

Mary Carver
Saleslady (uncredited)

Joseph Mell
Dispatcher (uncredited)
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