Bigger Than Life(1956)

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

72

1h 35m

  • Drama

Overview

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

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

  • Virginia Carroll

    Virginia Carroll

    Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

  • Renny McEvoy

    Renny McEvoy

    Mr. Jones (uncredited)

  • Dee Aaker

    Dee Aaker

    Joe (uncredited)

  • Jerry Mathers

    Jerry Mathers

    Freddie (uncredited)

  • Richard Collier

    Richard Collier

    Milkman (uncredited)

  • Lewis Charles

    Lewis Charles

    Mr. McLennan (uncredited)

  • Gus Schilling

    Gus Schilling

    Druggist (uncredited)

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    Status

    Released (Nov 20, 1956)

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