Movie Description
Bigger Than Life
(1956)Overview
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Featured Crew
- Director : Nicholas Ray
- Producer : James Mason
- Editor : Louis R. Loeffler
- Cast : James Mason,Barbara Rush,Walter Matthau,Robert F. Simon,Christopher Olsen,Roland Winters,Rusty Lane,Rachel Stephens,Kipp Hamilton,Betty Caulfield,Virginia Carroll,Renny McEvoy,Billy Jones,Dee Aaker,Jerry Mathers,Portland Mason,Natalie Masters,Richard Collier,Lewis Charles,Gus Schilling,Alex Frazer,Mary McAdoo,Mary Carver,Eugenia Paul,Gladys Richards,David Bedell,Joseph Mell,George Chester
Cast
Ed Avery
Lou Avery
Wally Gibbs
Dr. Norton
Richie Avery
Dr. Ruric
Bob LaPorte
Nurse
Pat Wade
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Joe (uncredited)
Freddie (uncredited)
Nancy (uncredited)
Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)
Milkman (uncredited)
Mr. McLennan (uncredited)
Druggist (uncredited)
Clergyman (uncredited)
Mrs. Edwards (uncredited)
Saleslady (uncredited)
Saleslady (uncredited)
Lab Nurse (uncredited)
X-Ray Doctor (uncredited)
Dispatcher (uncredited)
Janitor (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleBigger Than Life
Status Released
Release Information
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1956-11-20
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 35m
Production Companies20th Century Fox
Genres
- Drama
