Bigger Than Life (1956)
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Plot Summary
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
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Full Cast & Characters
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)
Director & Crew
Nicholas Ray
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of Bigger Than Life?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 based on 189 votes.
Who directed Bigger Than Life?
Bigger Than Life was directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1956.
How long is Bigger Than Life?
Bigger Than Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1956-11-20
- Status
- Released