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Bigger Than Life
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Genres
Drama
Overview
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
95 min
Release Date
1956-11-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
169
Vote Average
7.145
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Kipp Hamilton
Pat Wade
Betty Caulfield
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Billy Jones
Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee Aaker
Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers
Freddie (uncredited)
Portland Mason
Nancy (uncredited)
Natalie Masters
Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)
Richard Collier
Milkman (uncredited)
Lewis Charles
Mr. McLennan (uncredited)
Gus Schilling
Druggist (uncredited)
Alex Frazer
Clergyman (uncredited)
Mary McAdoo
Mrs. Edwards (uncredited)
Mary Carver
Saleslady (uncredited)
Eugenia Paul
Saleslady (uncredited)
Gladys Richards
Lab Nurse (uncredited)
David Bedell
X-Ray Doctor (uncredited)
Joseph Mell
Dispatcher (uncredited)
George Chester
Janitor (uncredited)
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