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Bigger Than Life

195695 min 7.2 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“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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Release / first air1956-11-20
Original languageEN
GenresDrama
DirectorNicholas Ray
WriterRichard Maibaum
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
Production20th Century Fox

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10 cast members
James MasonJames MasonEd Avery
Barbara RushBarbara RushLou Avery
Walter MatthauWalter MatthauWally Gibbs
Robert F. SimonRobert F. SimonDr. Norton
Christopher OlsenChristopher OlsenRichie Avery
Roland WintersRoland WintersDr. Ruric
Rusty LaneRusty LaneBob LaPorte
Rachel StephensRachel StephensNurse
Kipp HamiltonKipp HamiltonPat Wade
Betty CaulfieldBetty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

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#husband wife relationship#paranoia#drug addiction#hallucination#family relationships#hospital#drugs#mental illness#schoolteacher#cortisone#verbal abuse#family life#father son relationship#personality change#mood swing

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