

The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
November 20, 1956
1h 35m
EN
Nicholas Ray
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

James Mason
Ed Avery

Barbara Rush
Lou Avery

Walter Matthau
Wally Gibbs

Robert F. Simon
Dr. Norton



Richard Maibaum, Cyril Hume
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Christopher Olsen
Richie Avery

Roland Winters
Dr. Ruric

Rusty Lane
Bob LaPorte

Rachel Stephens
Nurse

Kipp Hamilton
Pat Wade

Betty Caulfield
Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)

20th Century Fox
US