7.6Cat on a Hot Tin Roof · 1958
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) is a Drama film directed by Richard Brooks, starring Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives.
Drama
7.6Overview
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
Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson, Madeleine Sherwood, Vaughn Taylor, Larry Gates
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What is "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" about?
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.
When was "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" released?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was released in 1958.
Who stars in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"?
The cast includes Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson.
