Bigger Than Life

Bigger Than Life

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

7.2 /10 178 votes
November 20, 1956 1h 35m Released

Storyline

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

Key Information

Director Nicholas Ray
Writers Cyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
Studio 20th Century Fox
Rating 7.2/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

James Mason

James Mason

Ed Avery

Barbara Rush

Barbara Rush

Lou Avery

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Wally Gibbs

Robert F. Simon

Robert F. Simon

Dr. Norton

Christopher Olsen

Christopher Olsen

Richie Avery

Roland Winters

Roland Winters

Dr. Ruric

Rusty Lane

Rusty Lane

Bob LaPorte

Rachel Stephens

Rachel Stephens

Nurse

Kipp Hamilton

Kipp Hamilton

Pat Wade

Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Virginia Carroll

Virginia Carroll

Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy

Renny McEvoy

Mr. Jones (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

Bigger Than Life was released on November 20, 1956.

The runtime of Bigger Than Life is 1h 35m.

Bigger Than Life is a Drama movie.

Bigger Than Life has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Bigger Than Life is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Bigger Than Life was directed by Nicholas Ray.

The main cast of Bigger Than Life includes James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau.

Bigger Than Life is originally in English.