Bigger Than Life
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.
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
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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
Virginia Carroll
Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy
Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Dee Aaker
Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers
Freddie (uncredited)
Richard Collier
Milkman (uncredited)
Lewis Charles
Mr. McLennan (uncredited)
Gus Schilling
Druggist (uncredited)
Mary Carver
Saleslady (uncredited)
Joseph Mell
Dispatcher (uncredited)
Crew
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Producers
- James Mason
- Cinematography
- Joseph MacDonald
- Composer
- David Raksin
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Godaray
December 21, 2012
The movie deals with serious topics pertaining to life and drug abuse. Ed Avery (James Mason) has a serious condition which can only be controlled with cortisone, a still experimental drug leaving consequences in the human psyche. In the movie, Ed is describes as an intelligent, vibrant and happy man. He lives a mediocre, but happy life, he has financial problems just like any other man, and in the start of the movie we can see how much he loves his family, and would do anything for his wifes an…