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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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

★ 7.6 / 10 (877 votes)August 29, 1958108 minEN
Drama

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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 29, 1958
StatusReleased
Runtime108 min
Rating★ 7.6 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$3,000,000
Revenue$17,570,324
ProductionAvon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Crew

Director

Richard Brooks

Writers

James Poe, Richard Brooks

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Cast

Elizabeth TaylorElizabeth TaylorMaggie Pollitt
Paul NewmanPaul NewmanBrick Pollitt
Burl IvesBurl IvesHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith AndersonJudith AndersonIda 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack CarsonJack CarsonGooper Pollitt
Madeleine SherwoodMadeleine SherwoodMae Pollitt
Vaughn TaylorVaughn TaylorDeacon Davis
Larry GatesLarry GatesDr. Baugh
Brian CorcoranBrian CorcoranBoy (uncredited)
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Zelda CleaverSookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' StevensRobert 'Rusty' StevensSonny (uncredited)
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Hugh CorcoranBuster (uncredited)
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