Bigger Than Life

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

• Richard MaibaumScreenplay
• Cyril HumeScreenplay
• Nicholas RayDirector
• David RaksinOriginal Music Composer

• 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 Wade
• Betty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
• Virginia CarrollMrs. Jones (uncredited)
• Renny McEvoyMr. Jones (uncredited)