Bigger Than Life (1956)
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
1956 · NR · 1h 35m · Drama
Genres: Drama
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Director: Nicholas Ray
Writers: Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
Music by: David Raksin
Cinematography: Joseph MacDonald
Editor: Louis R. Loeffler
Rated 7.2/10 by 185 viewers
Cast
James Mason as Ed AveryBarbara Rush as Lou AveryWalter Matthau as Wally GibbsRobert F. Simon as Dr. NortonChristopher Olsen as Richie AveryRoland Winters as Dr. RuricRusty Lane as Bob LaPorteRachel Stephens as NurseKipp Hamilton as Pat WadeBetty Caulfield as Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)Virginia Carroll as Mrs. Jones (uncredited)Renny McEvoy as Mr. Jones (uncredited)More like this
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