Watch Bigger Than Life (1956) Official Trailer
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
7.2 / 10 IMDb November 20, 1956 1h 35m
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Director
Runtime
1h 35m
Release Date
November 20, 1956
Genre
Drama
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
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
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Betty Caulfield
as Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll
as Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy
as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
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Billy Jones
as Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee Aaker
as Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers
as Freddie (uncredited)
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Portland Mason
as Nancy (uncredited)
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Natalie Masters
as Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)
Richard Collier
as Milkman (uncredited)
Lewis Charles
as Mr. McLennan (uncredited)
Gus Schilling
as Druggist (uncredited)
Production Companies
20th Century FoxBigger Than Life Official Trailer 1956
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