Bigger Than Life

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

7.2

1956

1h 35m

Drama

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

Key Crew

Director

Nicholas Ray

Producers

James Mason

Writers

Cyril Hume

Richard Maibaum

Cinematography

Joseph MacDonald

Music

David Raksin

Cast (28)

James Mason

Ed Avery

Barbara Rush

Lou Avery

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Music

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