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Bigger Than Life

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

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

19561h 35mNRDrama

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About Bigger Than Life

Directors
Nicholas Ray
Cast
James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen, Roland Winters
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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