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72% Critic Match
Bigger Than Life
“The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!”
7.2 / 10• 1956• 1h 35m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Cast & Crew
James Mason
Ed Avery
Lead
Barbara Rush
Lou Avery
Walter Matthau
Wally Gibbs
Robert F. Simon
Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen
Richie Avery
Roland Winters
Dr. Ruric
Rusty Lane
Bob LaPorte
Rachel Stephens
Nurse
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nicholas Ray's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Bigger Than Life is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
