Movie
Bigger Than Life
1956NR1h 35m7.2 / 10
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.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Synopsis
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
More about Bigger Than Life
Cast
James MasonEd Avery
Barbara RushLou Avery
Walter MatthauWally Gibbs
Robert F. SimonDr. Norton
Christopher OlsenRichie Avery
Roland WintersDr. Ruric
Rusty LaneBob LaPorte
Rachel StephensNurseCredits
- Directed by
- Nicholas Ray
- Written by
- Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
20th Century FoxUnited States
Themes
cortisonedrug addictiondrugsfamily lifefamily relationshipsfather son relationshiphallucinationhospital
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