Bigger Than Life

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

1956 · 1h 35m · ★ 7.2

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

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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

N/A

Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy

Mr. Jones (uncredited)