Bigger Than Life (1956)

Bigger Than Life (1956)

The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell! 1956-11-20 United States of America 95 Min. PG-13
7.1 161 votes

Overview

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

Cast

James Mason is Ed Avery
Ed Avery
Barbara Rush is Lou Avery
Lou Avery
Walter Matthau is Wally Gibbs
Wally Gibbs
Robert F. Simon is Dr. Norton
Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen is Richie Avery
Richie Avery
Roland Winters is Dr. Ruric
Rusty Lane is Bob LaPorte
Bob LaPorte
Kipp Hamilton is Pat Wade
Betty Caulfield is Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll is Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy is Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Mr. Jones (uncredited)