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Bigger Than Life

Name: Bigger Than Life
Director: Nicholas Ray
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956-11-20
Cast: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen

Drama

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

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Cast

James MasonBarbara RushWalter MatthauRobert F. SimonChristopher OlsenRoland WintersRusty LaneRachel StephensKipp HamiltonBetty CaulfieldVirginia CarrollRenny McEvoy

Director

Nicholas Ray

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