1956 · 95 min · NR

Bigger Than Life

Name: Bigger Than Life
Genre: Drama
Released: 1956
Duration: 95 min
Cast: James Mason, Barbara Rush, Walter Matthau, Robert F. Simon, Christopher Olsen

Directed by Nicholas Ray · Drama

Bigger Than Life (1956) is a Drama film, directed by Nicholas Ray set during the 1950s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of madness / loss of sanity and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer

David Raksin

Cinematography

Joseph MacDonald

Cast

James MasonBarbara RushWalter MatthauRobert F. SimonChristopher OlsenRoland WintersRusty LaneRachel Stephens

The world of this film

Setting

Suburban

When

1950s

Premise & themes

Themes

Madness / Loss Of Sanity Family & Loyalty

Tone

Tense

Shape

Protagonist

Solo Lead

Pacing

Measured

Based on

Pure Fiction

1950
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Los Angeles — 1950s
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1954
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Arizona — 1800s
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Los Angeles — 1950s
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1949
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1930s
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Bigger Than Life

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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