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Quick Info

Rating

7.2/10

Release1956

Runtime1h 35m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

20th Century Fox

Movie

Bigger Than Life

1956

1h 35m

7.2

Drama

Synopsis

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

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