Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

  • NR
  • 08/23/1958 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 48m

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

Overview

A depressed alcoholic drinks his days away and resists his wife's affections. A reunion with his terminally ill wealthy father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

James Poe

Screenplay

Richard Brooks

Director, Screenplay

Tennessee Williams

Writer

Cast

Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Brick
Elizabeth Taylor's headshot

Elizabeth Taylor

Maggie
Burl Ives's headshot

Burl Ives

Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Anderson's headshot

Judith Anderson

Big Momma
Jack Carson's headshot

Jack Carson

Gooper
Madeleine Sherwood's headshot

Madeleine Sherwood

Mae
Vaughn Taylor's headshot

Vaughn Taylor

Deacon Davis
Larry Gates's headshot

Larry Gates

Dr. Baugh

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