Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

1958

Movie Information

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.

Release Date

August 29, 1958

Director

Richard Brooks

Runtime

1h 48m

Cast

Paul NewmanElizabeth TaylorBurl IvesJudith AndersonJack CarsonMadeleine SherwoodVaughn TaylorLarry GatesBrian CorcoranZelda Cleaver

Production

Avon ProductionsMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Genres

Drama

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