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Bigger Than Life
“The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!”
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Bigger Than Life at a glance
Bigger Than Life is a 1956 drama film, running 1h 35m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
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Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1956-11-20
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 190 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Cast
14 names
James MasonEd Avery
Barbara RushLou Avery
Walter MatthauWally Gibbs
Robert F. SimonDr. Norton
Christopher OlsenRichie Avery
Roland WintersDr. Ruric
Rusty LaneBob LaPorte
Rachel StephensNurse
Kipp HamiltonPat WadeBetty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia CarrollMrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoyMr. Jones (uncredited)Billy JonesMr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee AakerJoe (uncredited)Questions about Bigger Than Life
Quick answersWhere can I watch Bigger Than Life in the United Kingdom?
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Is Bigger Than Life suitable for children?
Bigger Than Life is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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.
How long is Bigger Than Life?
Bigger Than Life runs for 1h 35m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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