

Bigger Than Life
1956 • 1h 35m • Drama
91%Rotten Tomatoes
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume
- Status
- Released
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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)



















