Bigger Than Life (1956)
Overview
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Where to watch Bigger Than Life
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What is Bigger Than Life about?
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot. Bigger Than Life is a Drama movie, released on 1956-11-20, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Bigger Than Life worth watching?
TMDB users rate Bigger Than Life 7.2 out of 10 from 190 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Bigger Than Life?
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Directed by
Nicholas Ray
Cast
- 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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