Bigger Than Life
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Bigger Than Life

 (1956)

Overview

A seriously ill schoolteacher becomes dependent on a "miracle" drug that begins to affect his sanity.

Featured Crew

  1. Cyril Hume

    Screenplay, Story

  2. Richard Maibaum

    Screenplay, Story

  3. Burton Roueche

    Author

  4. Nicholas Ray

    Director

Top Billed Cast

  1. James Mason

    James Mason

    Ed Avery

  2. Barbara Rush

    Barbara Rush

    Lou Avery

  3. Walter Matthau

    Walter Matthau

    Wally Gibbs

  4. Robert F. Simon

    Robert F. Simon

    Dr. Norton

  5.

    Christopher Olsen

    Richie Avery

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Bigger Than Life
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Facts

Status Released

Release Information

  • August 2, 1956
    NR
    Theatrical

    Meaning

    No rating information.

Original Language English

Runtime 1h 35m

Budget -

Revenue -

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