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Bigger Than Life (1956)

Overview

Drama

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

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family relationshipsfather son relationshiphallucinationparanoiahusband wife relationshiphospitaldrug addictiondrugsfamily lifemental illness+5 more
Nicholas Ray

Director

Nicholas Ray

ReleasedNov 20, 1956
Runtime1h 35m
StatusReleased
20th Century Fox

Top 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

Virginia Carroll

Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy

Renny McEvoy

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Dee Aaker

Dee Aaker

Joe (uncredited)

Jerry Mathers

Jerry Mathers

Freddie (uncredited)

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Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer

Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer

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