Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.
- Released
- Runtime 1h 48m
- Director Richard Brooks
- Genres Drama
- Rating 7.6/10 (865 votes)
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.
Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
as Maggie Pollitt
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Paul Newman
as Brick Pollitt
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Burl Ives
as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
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Judith Anderson
as Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
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Jack Carson
as Gooper Pollitt
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Madeleine Sherwood
as Mae Pollitt
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Vaughn Taylor
as Deacon Davis
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Larry Gates
as Dr. Baugh
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Brian Corcoran
as Boy (uncredited)
- Zelda Cleaver as Sookey (uncredited)
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Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
as Sonny (uncredited)
- Hugh Corcoran as Buster (uncredited)
Crew
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Richard Brooks
Director
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William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
- Ferris Webster Editor
- Charles Wolcott Original Music Composer
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Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
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Richard Brooks
Screenplay
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James Poe
Screenplay
