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Bigger Than Life

Plot: A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Release Date: Tuesday, November 20 1956
68 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of James MasonJames Mason
James Mason was
47 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Ed Avery'.
Sat, May 15 1909 –
Fri, Jul 27 1984
Portrait of Barbara RushBarbara Rush
Barbara Rush was
29 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Lou Avery'.
Tue, Jan 04 1927 –
Sun, Mar 31 2024
Portrait of Walter MatthauWalter Matthau
Walter Matthau was
36 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Wally Gibbs'.
Fri, Oct 01 1920 –
Sat, Jul 01 2000
Portrait of Robert F. SimonRobert F. Simon
Robert F. Simon was
47 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Dr. Norton'.
Wed, Dec 02 1908 –
Sun, Nov 29 1992
Portrait of Christopher OlsenChristopher Olsen
Christopher Olsen was
10 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Richie Avery'.
Thu, Sep 19 1946
Portrait of Roland WintersRoland Winters
Roland Winters was
51 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Dr. Ruric'.
Tue, Nov 22 1904 –
Sun, Oct 22 1989
Portrait of Rusty LaneRusty Lane
Rusty Lane was
57 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Bob LaPorte'.
Tue, May 30 1899 –
Fri, Oct 10 1986
Portrait of Rachel StephensRachel Stephens
Rachel Stephens was
26 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Nurse'.
Wed, Oct 29 1930 –
Fri, Dec 14 2018
Portrait of Kipp HamiltonKipp Hamilton
Kipp Hamilton was
21 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Pat Wade'.
Fri, Aug 16 1935 –
Thu, Jan 29 1981
Portrait of Betty CaulfieldBetty Caulfield
Betty Caulfield was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Virginia CarrollVirginia Carroll
Virginia Carroll was
42 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Mrs. Jones (uncredited)'.
Tue, Dec 02 1913 –
Thu, Jul 23 2009
Portrait of Renny McEvoyRenny McEvoy
Renny McEvoy was
51 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Mr. Jones (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 22 1905 –
Sun, Apr 05 1987
Portrait of Billy JonesBilly Jones
Billy Jones was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Mr. Byron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dee AakerDee Aaker
Dee Aaker was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Joe (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jerry MathersJerry Mathers
Jerry Mathers was
8 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Freddie (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 02 1948
Portrait of Portland MasonPortland Mason
Portland Mason was
7 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Nancy (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 26 1948 –
Mon, May 10 2004
Portrait of Natalie MastersNatalie Masters
Natalie Masters was
40 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 23 1915 –
Sun, Feb 09 1986
Portrait of Richard CollierRichard Collier
Richard Collier was
37 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Milkman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 13 1919 –
Sat, Mar 11 2000
Portrait of Lewis CharlesLewis Charles
Lewis Charles was
36 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Mr. McLennan (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 02 1920 –
Fri, Nov 09 1979
Portrait of Gus SchillingGus Schilling
Gus Schilling was
48 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Druggist (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jun 20 1908 –
Sun, Jun 16 1957
Portrait of Alex FrazerAlex Frazer
Alex Frazer was
56 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Clergyman (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 27 1900 –
Wed, Jul 30 1958
Portrait of Mary McAdooMary McAdoo
Mary McAdoo was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Mrs. Edwards (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Mary CarverMary Carver
Mary Carver was
32 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Saleslady (uncredited)'.
Sat, May 03 1924 –
Fri, Oct 18 2013
Portrait of Eugenia PaulEugenia Paul
Eugenia Paul was
21 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Saleslady (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 03 1935 –
Mon, May 24 2010
Portrait of Gladys RichardsGladys Richards
Gladys Richards was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Lab Nurse (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of David BedellDavid Bedell
David Bedell was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'X-Ray Doctor (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Joseph MellJoseph Mell
Joseph Mell was
41 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Dispatcher (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 23 1915 –
Wed, Aug 31 1977
Portrait of George ChesterGeorge Chester
George Chester was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Janitor (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Nicholas RayNicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray was
45 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Director, Additional Writing'
Mon, Aug 07 1911 –
Sat, Jun 16 1979
Portrait of Joseph MacDonaldJoseph MacDonald
Joseph MacDonald was
49 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Dec 15 1906 –
Sun, May 26 1968
Portrait of Eli DunnEli Dunn
Eli Dunn was
52 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Assistant Director'
Mon, Oct 10 1904 –
Tue, Jul 24 1990
Portrait of Richard MaibaumRichard Maibaum
Richard Maibaum was
47 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Screenplay, Story'
Wed, May 26 1909 –
Fri, Jan 04 1991
Portrait of Cyril HumeCyril Hume
Cyril Hume was
56 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Story, Screenplay'
Fri, Mar 16 1900 –
Sat, Mar 26 1966
Portrait of James MasonJames Mason
James Mason was
47 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Producer, Additional Writing'
Sat, May 15 1909 –
Fri, Jul 27 1984
Portrait of Louis R. LoefflerLouis R. Loeffler
Louis R. Loeffler was
59 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Editor'
Wed, Feb 24 1897 –
Sat, Apr 22 1972
Portrait of Ralph HickeyRalph Hickey
Ralph Hickey was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of Ray BombaRay Bomba
Ray Bomba was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Sound Editor'
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Portrait of David RaksinDavid Raksin
David Raksin was
44 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sun, Aug 04 1912 –
Mon, Aug 09 2004
Portrait of Ben NyeBen Nye
Ben Nye was
49 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sat, Jan 12 1907 –
Sun, Feb 09 1986
Portrait of Gavin LambertGavin Lambert
Gavin Lambert was
32 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Additional Writing'
Wed, Jul 23 1924 –
Sun, Jul 17 2005
Portrait of Helen TurpinHelen Turpin
Helen Turpin was
47 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Hairstylist'
Sun, Apr 11 1909 –
Tue, Jul 02 1991
Portrait of Lionel NewmanLionel Newman
Lionel Newman was
40 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Conductor'
Tue, Jan 04 1916 –
Fri, Feb 03 1989
Portrait of Lyle R. WheelerLyle R. Wheeler
Lyle R. Wheeler was
51 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Art Direction'
Sun, Feb 12 1905 –
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Portrait of Walter M. ScottWalter M. Scott
Walter M. Scott was
50 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Set Decoration'
Wed, Nov 07 1906 –
Thu, Feb 02 1989
Portrait of Clifford OdetsClifford Odets
Clifford Odets was
50 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Additional Writing'
Wed, Jul 18 1906 –
Sun, Aug 18 1963
Portrait of Charles LeMaireCharles LeMaire
Charles LeMaire was
59 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Wardrobe Designer'
Thu, Apr 22 1897 –
Sat, Jun 08 1985
Portrait of W. D. FlickW. D. Flick
W. D. Flick was
56 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Sound'
Tue, Aug 14 1900 –
Sat, Feb 20 1965
Portrait of Ray KelloggRay Kellogg
Ray Kellogg was
51 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Special Effects'
Wed, Nov 15 1905 –
Mon, Jul 05 1976
Portrait of Jack Martin SmithJack Martin Smith
Jack Martin Smith was
45 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Art Direction'
Mon, Jan 02 1911 –
Sun, Nov 07 1993
Portrait of Edward B. PowellEdward B. Powell
Edward B. Powell was
46 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Orchestrator'
Sun, Dec 05 1909 –
Tue, Feb 28 1984
Portrait of Harry M. LeonardHarry M. Leonard
Harry M. Leonard was
56 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Sound'
Fri, Jun 22 1900 –
Tue, Dec 17 1985
Portrait of Leonard DossLeonard Doss
Leonard Doss was
>> in Bigger Than Life
as 'Other'
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Portrait of Mary WillsMary Wills
Mary Wills was
42 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Costume Design'
Sat, Jul 04 1914 –
Fri, Feb 07 1997
Portrait of Stuart A. ReissStuart A. Reiss
Stuart A. Reiss was
35 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Set Decoration'
Fri, Jul 15 1921 –
Sun, Dec 21 2014
Portrait of Berton RouechéBerton Roueché
Berton Roueché was
46 in Bigger Than Life
as 'Short Story'
Sat, Apr 16 1910 –
Thu, Apr 28 1994