Overview

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

Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Kim Stanley, Penny Fuller, David Dukes, Macon McCalman, Thomas Hill

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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 1984.

Who stars in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof"?

The cast includes Jessica Lange, Tommy Lee Jones, Rip Torn, Kim Stanley.

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