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Bigger Than Life
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
7.2(190)19561h 35m
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
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Cast

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
Betty Caulfield
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)

Renny McEvoy
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Billy Jones
Mr. Byron (uncredited)

Dee Aaker
Joe (uncredited)

Jerry Mathers
Freddie (uncredited)
Portland Mason
Nancy (uncredited)
Natalie Masters
Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)

Richard Collier
Milkman (uncredited)

Lewis Charles
Mr. McLennan (uncredited)
Gus Schilling
Druggist (uncredited)
Alex Frazer
Clergyman (uncredited)
Mary McAdoo
Mrs. Edwards (uncredited)

Mary Carver
Saleslady (uncredited)
Eugenia Paul
Saleslady (uncredited)
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Crew
Directing
- Nicholas RayDirector
- Eli DunnAssistant Director
Writing
- Richard MaibaumScreenplay
- Richard MaibaumStory
- Cyril HumeStory
- Cyril HumeScreenplay
- Berton RouechéShort Story
Production
- James MasonProducer
Camera
- Joseph MacDonaldDirector of Photography
- Leonard DossOther
Editing
- Louis R. LoefflerEditor
Sound
- David RaksinOriginal Music Composer
- W.D. FlickSound
- Ralph HickeySound Editor
- Harry M. LeonardSound
- Ray BombaSound Editor
- Edward B. PowellOrchestrator
- Lionel NewmanConductor
Art
- Jack Martin SmithArt Direction
- Walter M. ScottSet Decoration
- Lyle R. WheelerArt Direction
- Stuart A. ReissSet Decoration
Costume & Make-Up
- Charles LeMaireWardrobe Designer
- Ben NyeMakeup Artist
- Helen TurpinHairstylist
- Mary WillsCostume Design
Crew
- Ray KelloggSpecial Effects
- Gavin LambertAdditional Writing
- Nicholas RayAdditional Writing
- James MasonAdditional Writing
- Clifford OdetsAdditional Writing