Bigger Than Life (Criterion Collection)

James Mason, Walter Matthau, Barbara Rush. A family-oriented schoolteacher becomes seriously ill and is prescribed cortisone as a treatment. While his illness takes a turn for the better, an even more serious one takes hold as he becomes addicted to the drug and turns abusive and violent. Includes audio commentary with critic Geoff Andrew, television interview with the director, video appreciation with author Jonathan Lethem, interview with Susan Ray (widow of the director), original trailer and booklet featuring essay by critic B. Kite. Directed by Nicholas Ray. 1956/color/95 min/NR/widescreen.