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20/11/1956 Drama 1h 35m
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The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!

Overview

A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.

  1. Nicholas Ray

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. James Mason

    Ed Avery

  2. Barbara Rush

    Lou Avery

  3. Walter Matthau

    Wally Gibbs

  4. Robert F. Simon

    Dr. Norton

  5. Christopher Olsen

    Richie Avery

  6. Roland Winters

    Dr. Ruric

  7. Rusty Lane

    Bob LaPorte

  8. Rachel Stephens

    Nurse

  9. Kipp Hamilton

    Pat Wade

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Reviews

A review by Godaray
Written by Godaray on 2012-12-21
The movie deals with serious topics pertaining to life and drug abuse. Ed Avery (James Mason) has a serious condition which can only be controlled with cortisone, a still experimental drug leaving consequences in the human psyche. In the movie, Ed is describes as an intelligent, vibrant and happy man. He lives a mediocre, but happy life, he has financial problems just like any other man, and in the start of the movie we can see how much he loves his family, and would do anything for his wifes and sons safety. Then, he becomes addicted to cortisone, and almost everything changes, it leaves a sc...read the rest
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