Movie·1956·1h 35m
Bigger Than Life
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Directed By
Nicholas Ray
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Producer
James Mason
Cinematography
Joseph MacDonald
Music
David Raksin
Editor
Louis R. Loeffler
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
183 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
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)
Billy Jones
Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee Aaker
Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers
Freddie (uncredited)
Portland Mason
Nancy (uncredited)
Natalie Masters
Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)
Richard Collier
Milkman (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Richard Maibaum
Screenplay, Story
Cyril Hume
Screenplay, Story
James Mason
Producer
Nicholas Ray
Director
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Louis R. Loeffler
Editor
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
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