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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
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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.
Cast
Elizabeth Tayloras Maggie Pollitt
Paul Newmanas Brick Pollitt
Burl Ivesas Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Andersonas Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack Carsonas Gooper Pollitt
Madeleine Sherwoodas Mae Pollitt
Vaughn Tayloras Deacon Davis
Larry Gatesas Dr. Baugh
Brian Corcoranas Boy (uncredited)
Zelda Cleaveras Sookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' Stevensas Sonny (uncredited)
Hugh Corcoranas Buster (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | August 29, 1958 |
| Runtime | 108 min (1h 48m) — about the same as the 1958 average of 106 min |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $3,000,000 |
| Box office | $17,570,324 (5.9× budget) |
| IMDb | tt0051459 |
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Questions
How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.6/10 across 869 votes, which places it #6 of 10 films released in 1958 in this index (top 50%) and #656 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie Pollitt; Paul Newman as Brick Pollitt; Burl Ives as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt; Judith Anderson as Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt; Jack Carson as Gooper Pollitt; Madeleine Sherwood as Mae Pollitt.
What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/61316.