"The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!" 20 November 1956 Drama 95 mins
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
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James Mason as Ed Avery
Barbara Rush as Lou Avery
Walter Matthau as Wally Gibbs
Robert F. Simon as Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen as Richie Avery
Roland Winters as Dr. Ruric
Rusty Lane as Bob LaPorte
Rachel Stephens as Nurse
Kipp Hamilton as Pat Wade
Betty Caulfield as Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll as Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy as Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Billy Jones as Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee Aaker as Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers as Freddie (uncredited)
Portland Mason as Nancy (uncredited)
Richard Maibaum Screenplay
Richard Maibaum Story
Nicholas Ray Director
James Mason Producer
Joseph MacDonald Director of Photography
Cyril Hume Story
Cyril Hume Screenplay
Louis R. Loeffler Editor
David Raksin Original Music Composer
Jack Martin Smith Art Direction
Berton Roueché Short Story
Walter M. Scott Set Decoration
Lyle R. Wheeler Art Direction
Eli Dunn Assistant Director
W.D. Flick Sound
Stuart A. Reiss Set Decoration
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Brazil 09 December 2025
Italy 01 September 1956
United States 23 March 2010
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A fantastic scene from a masterpiece. Also really friggin' hilarious. Just watch.
Directed by Nicholas Ray in 1956.
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