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Midweek Cinema: Bigger Than Life

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring James Mason, Barbara Rush
with Walter Matthau

A small-town high school teacher discovers he is suffering from a rare form of arthritis. To relieve the pain he is given a new drug but warned not to exceed the prescribed dosage as it might affect his mental balance.

This Week's Films: page 9

Contributors

Producer:
James Mason
Director:
Nicholas Ray
Ed Avery:
James Mason
Lou:
Barbara Rush
Wally:
Walter Matthau
Dr Norton:
Robert Simon
Richie Avery:
Christopher Olsen
Dr Ruric:
Roland Winters
La Porte:
Rusty Lane
Nurse:
Rachel Stephens
Pat Wade:
Kipp Hamilton
Mrs La Porte:
Betty Caulfield
Mrs Jones:
Virginia Carroll
Mr Jones:
Renny McEvoy
Mr Byron:
Bill Jones
Joe:
Dee Aaker
Freddie:
Jerry Mather
Nancy:
Portland Mason
Source: Radio Times

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