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Bigger Than Life

7.219561h 35mNRMovieDrama

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

DirectorNicholas Ray
WritersRichard Maibaum·Cyril Hume
ProducerJames Mason

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Cast · Directed by Nicholas Ray

JMJames Mason
James Mason
Ed Avery
BRBarbara Rush
Barbara Rush
Lou Avery
WMWalter Matthau
Walter Matthau
Wally Gibbs
RSRobert F. Simon
Robert F. Simon
Dr. Norton
COChristopher Olsen
Christopher Olsen
Richie Avery
RWRoland Winters
Roland Winters
Dr. Ruric
RLRusty Lane
Rusty Lane
Bob LaPorte
RSRachel Stephens
Rachel Stephens
Nurse
KHKipp Hamilton
Kipp Hamilton
Pat Wade
BC
Betty Caulfield
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
VCVirginia Carroll
Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
RMRenny McEvoy
Renny McEvoy
Mr. Jones (uncredited)

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