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Bigger Than Life(1956)
Status: Released
Date: 1956-11-20
72%
177 Votes
Time: 1h 35m
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Overview:
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Bigger Than Life
Top 10 Billed 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
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