Though ignored at the time of its release, Nicholas Ray's Bigger Than Life is now recognized as one of the great American films of the 1950s. When a friendly, successful suburban teacher and father (James Mason, in one of his most indelible roles) is prescribed cortisone for a painful, possibly fatal affliction, he grows dangerously addicted to the experimental drug, resulting in his transformation into a psychotic and ultimately violent household despot. ...See Full Description
Color; Widescreen; Special Edition; Criterion Collection
Bigger Than Life DVD Features
DVD Features:
Region 1
Note: Audio commentary featuring critic Geoff Andrew (the films of nicholas ray)
Profile of Nicholas Ray (1977), a half-hour television interview with the director
New video appreciation of bigger than life with author Jonathan Lethem (chronic city)
New video interview with Susan Ray, widow of the director and editor of I was interrrupted: Nicholas Ray on making movies
Theatrical trailer
Plus: a booklet featuring as essay by critic and video maker B. Kite
Special Edition
Widescreen - 2.55
Audio:
English
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