"The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!"
Bigger Than Life
Movie1956•1sa 35dk•star7.2(186)•trending_up2
Drama
Director:Nicholas Ray
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Details
StatusReleased
Release DateNovember 20, 1956
Release Dates
Brazil:
Limited - Dec 9, 2025 (14)
Italy:
Premiere - Sep 1, 1956
Theatrical - Nov 20, 1956
United States:
Premiere - Aug 2, 1956 (NR)
Physical - Mar 23, 2010 (NR)
Runtime1sa 35dk
000Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
Keywords
Production Companies
Cast
Featured 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
Rachel Stephens
Nurse
Kipp Hamilton
Pat Wade
Betty Caulfield
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
