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1958 • 1h 48min • Approved • Drama

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

"Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart."

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.

IMDb 7.9

RT 97%

MC 84

Director

Richard Brooks

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Tennessee Williams

Richard Brooks

James Poe

Composer

Charles Wolcott

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Paul Newman

Brick

Elizabeth Taylor

Maggie

Burl Ives

Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Judith Anderson

Big Momma

Jack Carson

Gooper

Madeleine Sherwood

Mae

Vaughn Taylor

Deacon Davis

Larry Gates

Dr. Baugh

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