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MOVIE

Bigger Than Life

1956 · 95 min · Drama

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

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

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Creators

Nicholas Ray — Director

Top cast

James Mason portraitJames MasonEd AveryBarbara Rush portraitBarbara RushLou AveryWalter Matthau portraitWalter MatthauWally GibbsRobert F. Simon portraitRobert F. SimonDr. NortonChristopher Olsen portraitChristopher OlsenRichie AveryRoland Winters portraitRoland WintersDr. RuricRusty Lane portraitRusty LaneBob LaPorteRachel Stephens portraitRachel StephensNurseKipp Hamilton portraitKipp HamiltonPat WadeBBetty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

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