Bigger Than Life (1956)
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
Director: Nicholas Ray
|Writers: Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume
|Stars: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau
Rating:
★ 7.2/10 (188 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre:
Drama
Duration:
1h 35m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Aug 2, 1956
Country:
United States of America
Director:
Nicholas Ray
Storyline
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Bigger Than Life |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 2, 1956 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | husband wife relationship, family relationships, paranoia, hospital, mental illness, hallucination, drugs, drug addiction, schoolteacher, family life, cortisone, verbal abuse |
FAQ
What is Bigger Than Life about?
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
When was Bigger Than Life released?
Bigger Than Life was released on Aug 2, 1956 (status: Released).
Who directed Bigger Than Life?
Nicholas Ray directed Bigger Than Life.
What is the TMDB rating of Bigger Than Life?
Bigger Than Life has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 188 votes.