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Bigger Than Life (1956)

Nov 20, 1956 · 1h 35m

7.2/10 TMDB user score
190 votes on TMDB

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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Top cast

  • 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 Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
  • Virginia Carroll Virginia Carroll Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
  • Renny McEvoy Renny McEvoy Mr. Jones (uncredited)
  • Billy Jones Mr. Byron (uncredited)
  • Dee Aaker Dee Aaker Joe (uncredited)
  • Jerry Mathers Jerry Mathers Freddie (uncredited)
  • Portland Mason Nancy (uncredited)

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