Cat on a Hot Tin Roof(1958)
“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.
Director
Richard Brooks
Studio
Avon Productions
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Paul Newman
as Brick
Elizabeth Taylor
as Maggie
Burl Ives
as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Anderson
as Big Momma
Jack Carson
as Gooper
Madeleine Sherwood
as Mae
Vaughn Taylor
as Deacon Davis
Larry Gates
as Dr. Baugh
Brian Corcoran
as Boy
Zelda Cleaver
as Servant
Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
as Sonny Pollitt
Hugh Corcoran
as Buster Pollitt
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1958
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
Avon Productions • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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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.
Who directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?▼
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Richard Brooks and released in 1958. It is a drama film.
How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?▼
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?▼
The cast of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof includes Paul Newman as Brick, Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie, Burl Ives as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt, Judith Anderson as Big Momma, Jack Carson as Gooper and more.
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