Bigger Than Life

1956 95 min ★ 7.2 Drama

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

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Cast

James Mason

Ed Avery

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

Kipp Hamilton

Pat Wade

Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Details

Director

Nicholas Ray

Screenplay

Cyril Hume

Tagline

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

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Production

20th Century Fox

Reviews

G

Godaray

December 21, 2012

The movie deals with serious topics pertaining to life and drug abuse. Ed Avery (James Mason) has a serious condition which can only be controlled with cortisone, a still experimental drug leaving consequences in the human psyche. In the movie, Ed is describes as an intelligent, vibrant and happy man. He lives a mediocre, but happy life, he has financial problems just like any other man, and in th...