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Bigger Than Life

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Bigger Than Life

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

7.2

1h 35m

1956

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

Synopsis

A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

Director

Nicholas Ray

Trailer

Drama

husband wife relationshipparanoiadrug addictionhallucinationfamily relationshipshospitaldrugsmental illnessschoolteachercortisoneverbal abusefamily life

Cast & Crew

James Mason

James Mason

as Ed Avery

Barbara Rush

Barbara Rush

as Lou Avery

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

as Wally Gibbs

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

as Dr. Norton

Christopher Olsen

Christopher Olsen

as Richie Avery

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

as Dr. Ruric

Rusty Lane

Rusty Lane

as Bob LaPorte

Rachel Stephens

Rachel Stephens

as Nurse

Kipp Hamilton

Kipp Hamilton

as Pat Wade

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