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Bigger Than Life

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

20 Nov 1956
  • United States of America
95 mins
7.161
171 votes
  • Drama
articleOverview personCast
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
  • James Mason

    as Ed Avery
  • Barbara Rush

    as Lou Avery
  • Walter Matthau

    as Wally Gibbs
  • Robert F. Simon

    as Dr. Norton
  • Christopher Olsen

    as Richie Avery
  • Roland Winters

    as Dr. Ruric
  • Rusty Lane

    as Bob LaPorte
  • Rachel Stephens

    as Nurse
  • Kipp Hamilton

    as Pat Wade
  • Betty Caulfield

    as Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
  • Virginia Carroll

    as Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
  • Renny McEvoy

    as Mr. Jones (uncredited)

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