Bigger Than Life
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
19561h 35m7.2(186 votes)
Drama
Synopsis
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Bigger Than Life (1956) is a drama film directed by Nicholas Ray. It stars James Mason, Barbara Rush, and Walter Matthau. The film runs for 1 hour 35 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 186 votes.
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Director
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
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Who stars in Bigger Than Life?
Bigger Than Life stars James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, and Robert F. Simon, and was directed by Nicholas Ray.
How long is Bigger Than Life?
Bigger Than Life has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes.
When did Bigger Than Life come out?
Bigger Than Life was released in 1956.
What genre is Bigger Than Life?
Bigger Than Life is a drama film.
Is Bigger Than Life worth watching?
Bigger Than Life holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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