Bigger Than Life
Movie
1956
1 HOUR 35 MINS
Drama
A schoolteacher becomes violently addicted to the new wonder drug cortisone, leading to a psychotic breakdown and threatening the stability of his family life.
Cast & Crew
James Mason Ed Avery
Barbara Rush Lou Avery
Walter Matthau Wally Gibbs
Robert Simon Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen Richie Avery
Roland Winters Dr. Ruric
Rusty Lane Bob LaPorte
Rachel Stephens Nurse
Kipp Hamilton Pat Wade
Nicholas Ray Director
Cyril Hume Writer
Richard Maibaum Writer
James Mason Producer
Joe MacDonald Cinematography
Louis Loeffler Film Editing
David Raksin Original Music
Jack Martin Smith Art Director
Lyle R. Wheeler Art Director
Stuart A. Reiss Set Decoration
Walter M. Scott Set Decoration
Mary Wills Costume Design
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Sunday, April 12
A schoolteacher (James Mason) becomes violently addicted to a new wonder drug, cortisone.
Tuesday, April 21
A schoolteacher (James Mason) becomes violently addicted to a new wonder drug, cortisone.
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