Bigger Than Life

Directed by Nicholas Ray
1956    1h 35m    Not Rated
Drama
7.491%83%
In "Bigger Than Life," a devoted teacher, stricken by a grave illness, discovers a life-altering drug that promises salvation. As his reliance deepens, the line between reality and madness blurs, unraveling his relationships and darkening his once-bright world.
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Cast of Bigger Than Life
  • James MasonEd Avery
  • Barbara RushLou Avery
  • Walter MatthauWally Gibbs
  • Robert F. SimonDr. Norton
  • Christopher OlsenRichie Avery
  • Roland WintersDr. Ruric
  • Rusty LaneBob LaPorte
  • Rachel StephensNurse
  • Kipp HamiltonPat Wade
  • Betty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
  • Virginia CarrollMrs. Jones (uncredited)
  • Renny McEvoyMr. Jones (uncredited)
  • Billy JonesMr. Byron (uncredited)
  • Dee AakerJoe (uncredited)
  • Jerry MathersFreddie (uncredited)
  • Portland MasonNancy (uncredited)
  • Natalie MastersMrs. Tyndall (uncredited)
  • Richard CollierMilkman (uncredited)
  • Lewis CharlesMr. McLennan (uncredited)
  • Gus SchillingDruggist (uncredited)
  • Alex FrazerClergyman (uncredited)
  • Mary McAdooMrs. Edwards (uncredited)
  • Mary CarverSaleslady (uncredited)
  • Eugenia PaulSaleslady (uncredited)
  • Gladys RichardsLab Nurse (uncredited)
  • David BedellX-Ray Doctor (uncredited)
  • Joseph MellDispatcher (uncredited)
  • George ChesterJanitor (uncredited)
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