Overview
A friendly, successful suburban teacher and father grows dangerously addicted to cortisone, resulting in his transformation into a household despot.
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Crew
DirectorNicholas Ray
WriterCyril Hume, Richard Maibaum
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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Keywords
husband wife relationshipparanoiadrug addictionhallucinationfamily relationshipshospitaldrugsmental illnessschoolteachercortisoneverbal abusefamily lifefather son relationshippersonality changemood swing
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026