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Bigger Than Life

Bigger Than Life

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

19567.21h 35m

Overview

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

Directed by Nicholas Ray
Written by Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume, Berton Roueché
Produced by James Mason
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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

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Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshipparanoiadrug addictionhallucinationfamily relationshipshospitaldrugsmental illnessschoolteachercortisoneverbal abusefamily lifefather son relationshippersonality changemood swing

About Bigger Than Life

Bigger Than Life is a drama film released in 1956 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, paranoia, drug addiction, hallucination, family relationships, hospital. Directed by Nicholas Ray, it stars James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau. A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

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