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Bigger Than Life

MOVIE • 1956

Bigger Than Life

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.

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 190
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Drama

Top 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

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Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Virginia Carroll

Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy

Renny McEvoy

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

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Billy Jones

Mr. Byron (uncredited)

Dee Aaker

Dee Aaker

Joe (uncredited)

Where to watch

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Meta Snapshot

Film

Status

Released

Release

November 20, 1956

Runtime

95 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

N/A

Revenue

N/A

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