Who stars in Bigger Than Life?

Bigger Than Life stars James Mason (Ed Avery), Barbara Rush (Lou Avery), Walter Matthau (Wally Gibbs), Robert F. Simon (Dr. Norton), Christopher Olsen (Richie Avery). The film was directed by Nicholas Ray.

How long is Bigger Than Life?

Bigger Than Life has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1956. It is rated NR.

Is Bigger Than Life worth watching?

Bigger Than Life holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 91. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Bigger Than Life?

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Bigger Than Life (1956) Movie

Name: Bigger Than Life
Director: Nicholas Ray
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956-01-01
Duration: PT1h 35mM
Rating: 7.4
Cast: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen

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Bigger Than Life

NR1h 35m1956Nicholas Ray

IMDb: 7.4/10Rotten: 91%

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

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

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Husband Wife RelationshipParanoiaDrug AddictionHallucinationFamily RelationshipsHospitalDrugsMental IllnessSchoolteacherCortisone

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