Bigger Than Life

Name: Bigger Than Life
Director: Nicholas Ray
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956-11-20
Duration: 95 min
Cast: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen

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1956 · 95 min · NR · Drama · TMDB 7.2/10

Overview

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

Directed by Nicholas Ray

Cast

James Mason — Ed Avery
Barbara Rush — Lou Avery
Walter Matthau — Wally Gibbs
Robert F. Simon — Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen — Richie Avery