Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

Name: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Genre: Drama
Released: 1958-08-29
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 7.627
Cast: Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson

Drama • PT1H48M

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.

Director: Richard Brooks

Top Cast

Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie Pollitt
Paul Newman as Brick Pollitt
Burl Ives as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Anderson as Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack Carson as Gooper Pollitt

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