31 Aug 2006
Syndromes and a Century
A story about director Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s parents who were both doctors, and his memories of growing up in a hospital environment.
Bigger Than Life
The story of the handful of hope that became a fistful of hell!
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
Top Billed Cast
James Mason Ed Avery
Barbara Rush Lou Avery
Walter Matthau Wally Gibbs
Robert F. Simon Dr. Norton
Christopher Olsen Richie Avery
Roland Winters Dr. Ruric
Rusty Lane Bob LaPorte
Rachel Stephens Nurse
Kipp Hamilton Pat Wade
Betty Caulfield Mrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll Mrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoy Mr. Jones (uncredited)
Billy Jones Mr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee Aaker Joe (uncredited)
Jerry Mathers Freddie (uncredited)
Portland Mason Nancy (uncredited)
Natalie Masters Mrs. Tyndall (uncredited)
Richard Collier Milkman (uncredited)
Lewis Charles Mr. McLennan (uncredited)
Gus Schilling Druggist (uncredited)
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