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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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

1958 · NR · 1h 48m

Directed by Richard Brooks

7.6

TMDB audience score
876 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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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Cast

  • Elizabeth Taylor
    Maggie Pollitt

  • Paul Newman
    Brick Pollitt

  • Burl Ives
    Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

  • Judith Anderson
    Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt

  • Jack Carson
    Gooper Pollitt

  • Madeleine Sherwood
    Mae Pollitt

  • Vaughn Taylor
    Deacon Davis

  • Larry Gates
    Dr. Baugh

  • Brian Corcoran
    Boy (uncredited)

  • Zelda Cleaver
    Sookey (uncredited)

  • Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
    Sonny (uncredited)

  • Hugh Corcoran
    Buster (uncredited)