Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.

7.6108 min
Drama

Overview

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 8/29/1958

Runtime: 108 min

Director: Richard Brooks

Writers: Tennessee Williams, Richard Brooks, James Poe

Top Cast

Paul Newman

Paul Newman

Brick

Elizabeth Taylor

Elizabeth Taylor

Maggie

Burl Ives

Burl Ives

Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Judith Anderson

Judith Anderson

Big Momma

Jack Carson

Jack Carson

Gooper

Madeleine Sherwood

Madeleine Sherwood

Mae

Vaughn Taylor

Vaughn Taylor

Deacon Davis

Larry Gates

Larry Gates

Dr. Baugh

Brian Corcoran

Brian Corcoran

Boy

Robert 'Rusty' Stevens

Robert 'Rusty' Stevens

Sonny Pollitt

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