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

Information

Release DateAugust 29, 1958
Runtime1h 48m
StatusReleased
Budget$3M
Revenue$18M
ProductionAvon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
LanguagesEnglish
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784 votes
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Richard Brooks
Richard Brooks

Featured 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

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