Bigger Than Life

Bigger Than Life (1956)

NRMarch 23, 2010 (US)Drama1 hour and 35 minutes
72%
User score

The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!

Description

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

Richard Maibaum
Screenplay, Story
Nicholas Ray
Director
Cyril Hume
Story, Screenplay
Berton Roueché
Short Story

Actors

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
Betty Caulfield
Betty Caulfield
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll
Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy
Renny McEvoy
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Billy Jones
Billy Jones
Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee Aaker
Dee Aaker
Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers
Jerry Mathers
Freddie (uncredited)
Portland Mason
Portland Mason
Nancy (uncredited)
Natalie Masters
Natalie Masters
Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)
Richard Collier
Richard Collier
Milkman (uncredited)
Lewis Charles
Lewis Charles
Mr. McLennan (uncredited)
Gus Schilling
Gus Schilling
Druggist (uncredited)
Status

Released

Original language

English

Budget

—

Revenue

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Keywords
husband wife relationshipparanoiadrug addictionhallucinationfamily relationshipshospitalmental illnessschoolteachercortisoneverbal abusefamily lifefather son relationshippersonality changemood swing