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Bigger Than Life

Drama • 1956 • 1h 35m

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RATING★ 3.6

RUNTIME1h 35m

LANGUAGEEN

STATUSReleased

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📖 Synopsis

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

🎥 Production Details

Tagline: “The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!”
Release Status: Released
Genres: Drama
Director: Nicholas Ray
Original Language: EN

🎭 Cast

James Mason

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed Bigger Than Life?: Bigger Than Life was directed by Nicholas Ray.
When was Bigger Than Life released?: Bigger Than Life was released on November 20, 1956.
How long is Bigger Than Life?: Bigger Than Life has a runtime of 1h 35m.
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