Bigger Than Life(1956)
“The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!”
Overview
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Studio
20th Century Fox
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)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1956
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
7.2 / 10
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Where can I watch Bigger Than Life?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Bigger Than Life (1956).
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.
Who directed Bigger Than Life?▼
Bigger Than Life was directed by Nicholas Ray and released in 1956. It is a drama film.
How long is Bigger Than Life?▼
Bigger Than Life has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Bigger Than Life?▼
The cast of Bigger Than Life includes 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 and more.
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