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

1958-08-29 · 108 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

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.

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Directors
Richard Brooks
Production companies
Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,000,000
Revenue
USD 17,570,324

Top Cast

Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorMaggie Pollitt
Paul NewmanPaul NewmanBrick Pollitt
Burl IvesBurl IvesHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith AndersonJudith AndersonIda 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack CarsonJack CarsonGooper Pollitt
Madeleine SherwoodMadeleine SherwoodMae Pollitt
Vaughn TaylorVaughn TaylorDeacon Davis
Larry GatesLarry GatesDr. Baugh
Brian CorcoranBrian CorcoranBoy (uncredited)
Zelda CleaverSookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' StevensRobert 'Rusty' StevensSonny (uncredited)
Hugh CorcoranBuster (uncredited)

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