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Bigger Than Life (1956)

NR · 1956-08-02 · 1h 35m · EN
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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.

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Nicholas RayDirector

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James MasonJames MasonEd AveryBarbara RushBarbara RushLou AveryWalter MatthauWalter MatthauWally GibbsRobert F. SimonRobert F. SimonDr. NortonChristopher OlsenChristopher OlsenRichie AveryRoland WintersRoland WintersDr. RuricRusty LaneRusty LaneBob LaPorteRachel StephensRachel StephensNurseKipp HamiltonKipp HamiltonPat WadeBetty CaulfieldBetty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)Virginia CarrollVirginia CarrollMrs. Jones (uncredited)Renny McEvoyRenny McEvoyMr. Jones (uncredited)

Keywords

Husband wife relationshipMental illnessFather son relationshipAddictionHallucinationFamily relationshipsHospitalDrug addictionFamily lifeParanoiaSchoolteacherVerbal abusePersonality changeMiracle drugCortisoneMood swing

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Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityHusband Wife Relationship · Mental Illness · Father Son RelationshipDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityFamily Relationships · Family LifeDirector preference194775Actor preference173932 · 464457 · 256869

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What is Bigger Than Life about?

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

How long is Bigger Than Life?

Bigger Than Life has a runtime of 95 minutes.

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