Movie: Bigger Than Life

Top 10 Billed Cast

James Mason
James Mason

Ed Avery

Barbara Rush
Barbara Rush

Lou Avery

Walter Matthau
Walter Matthau

Wally Gibbs

Robert F. Simon
Robert F. Simon

Dr. Norton

Christopher Olsen
Christopher Olsen

Richie Avery

Roland Winters
Roland Winters

Dr. Ruric

Rusty Lane
Rusty Lane

Bob LaPorte

Rachel Stephens
Rachel Stephens

Nurse

Kipp Hamilton
Kipp Hamilton

Pat Wade

Betty Caulfield
Betty Caulfield

Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

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Video: Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer

Bigger Than Life (1956) | The Criterion Collection Trailer

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