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1956

Bigger Than Life

Directed by Nicholas Ray
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.

Duration

1h 35m

Released

November 20, 1956

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Cast28

  • James Mason
  • Barbara Rush
  • Walter Matthau
  • Robert F. Simon
  • Christopher Olsen
  • Roland Winters
  • Rusty Lane
  • Rachel Stephens
  • Kipp Hamilton

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