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Bigger Than Life
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Nov 20, 1956 · 1h 35m
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Drama
PLOT
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
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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
Directed by
Nicholas Ray
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
20th Century Fox
Country
US
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