Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
1958, Film, 108 min, Drama, English, United States, MoviePedia score 81
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.
Directed by Richard Brooks
Cast
- Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie Pollitt
- Paul Newman as Brick Pollitt
- Burl Ives as Big Daddy Pollitt
- Jack Carson as Gooper Pollitt
- Judith Anderson as Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
- Madeleine Sherwood as Mae Pollitt
- Larry Gates as Dr. Baugh
- Vaughn Taylor as Deacon Davis
- Zelda Cleaver as Sookey
- Brian Corcoran as Boy
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