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

Crew

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