Criterion Collection: Bigger Than Life / (ws Spec)

Bigger Than Life/ bd [US-Version, Regio 1/ A]
Criterion Collection: Bigger Than Life / (ws Spec)

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Description:Though ignored at the time of it's 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. This Eisenhower-era throat-grabber, shot in expressive CinemaScope, is an excoriating take on the nuclear family; that it came in the day of Father Knows Best makes it all the more shocking... and wildly entertaining.
"Bigger Than Life" is a groundbreaking 1956 drama directed by Nicholas Ray, now available in stunning Blu-Ray format from Criterion. The film stars James Mason as Ed Avery, a mild-mannered schoolteacher whose life spirals out of control after he becomes addicted to cortisone prescribed for a rare illness. Co-starring Barbara Rush and Walter Matthau, the movie explores themes of suburban malaise and the dark side of the American Dream with bold visual style and psychological depth. Criterion is renowned for its meticulous restorations and insightful bonus features that provide context to classic cinema; this release includes interviews, essays, and behind-the-scenes footage. James Mason was an acclaimed British actor known for his intense performances in films such as "A Star Is Born," "North by Northwest," and "Lolita." Director Nicholas Ray made significant contributions to Hollywood with works like "Rebel Without a Cause" and "In a Lonely Place," influencing generations of filmmakers. Barbara Rush gained fame through roles in science fiction classics like "It Came from Outer Space," while Walter Matthau later became beloved for comedies including "The Odd Couple." Together, their talents make "Bigger Than Life" an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Actors: James Mason, Christopher Olsen, Walter Matthau, Barbara Rush, Robert Simon, Betty Caulfield, Billy Jones, Jerry Mathers, Kipp Hamilton, Lee Aaker, Lewis Charles, Natalie Masters, Portland Mason, Renny McEvoy, Richard Collier, Roland Winters, Virginia Carroll, William Schallert, Rachel Stephens, Rusty Lane
Director: Nicholas Ray
Producer: James Mason, Shawn McCorkindale, Shelley Dvi-Vardhana
Age rating: Suitable only for adults
Manufacturer No.: CCIN1875BR
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