
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.
James MasonEd Avery
Barbara RushLou Avery
Walter MatthauWally Gibbs
Robert F. SimonDr. Norton
Christopher OlsenRichie Avery
Roland WintersDr. Ruric
Rusty LaneBob LaPorte
Rachel StephensNurse
Kipp HamiltonPat WadeBetty CaulfieldMrs. LaPorte (uncredited)
Virginia CarrollMrs. Jones (uncredited)
Renny McEvoyMr. Jones (uncredited)Billy JonesMr. Byron (uncredited)
Dee AakerJoe (uncredited)
Jerry MathersFreddie (uncredited)