Movie Description
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
(1958)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Richard Brooks
- Producer : Lawrence Weingarten
- Writer : Tennessee Williams
- Editor : Ferris Webster
- Cast : Elizabeth Taylor,Paul Newman,Burl Ives,Judith Anderson,Jack Carson,Madeleine Sherwood,Vaughn Taylor,Larry Gates,Brian Corcoran,Zelda Cleaver,Robert 'Rusty' Stevens,Hugh Corcoran
Cast
Maggie
Brick
Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Big Momma
Gooper
Deacon Davis
Dr. Baugh
Boy
Servant
Sonny Pollitt
Buster Pollitt
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Facts
Original TitleCat on a Hot Tin Roof
Status Released
Release Information
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1958-08-29
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 48m
Budget₹ 3000000
Revenue₹ 17570324
Production CompaniesAvon Productions,Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Drama
