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

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.

Richard Brooks

Director, Screenplay

James Poe

Screenplay

Tennessee Williams

Writer

Cast

Elizabeth Taylor's headshot

Elizabeth Taylor

Maggie
Paul Newman's headshot

Paul Newman

Brick
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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