Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.
Plot Summary
An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.
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Full Cast & Characters
Elizabeth Taylor
Maggie Pollitt
Paul Newman
Brick Pollitt
Burl Ives
Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Anderson
Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack Carson
Gooper Pollitt
Madeleine Sherwood
Mae Pollitt
Vaughn Taylor
Deacon Davis
Larry Gates
Dr. Baugh
Brian Corcoran
Boy (uncredited)
Zelda Cleaver
Sookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
Sonny (uncredited)
Hugh Corcoran
Buster (uncredited)
Director & Crew
Richard Brooks
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 874 votes.
Who directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Richard Brooks and released in 1958.
How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1958-08-29
- Budget
- $3.0M
- Box Office
- $17.6M
- Status
- Released