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Bigger Than Life

Name: Bigger Than Life
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956-11-20
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen

The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!

★ 7.2 1956 95 min NR Drama

A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

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Release: 1956-11-20
Rating: NR
TMDB score: 7.2/10
Original language: EN
Status: Released
Production: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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DirectorNicholas Ray WriterRichard Maibaum WriterCyril Hume CastJames Mason CastBarbara Rush CastWalter Matthau CastRobert F. Simon CastChristopher Olsen

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