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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1958 American drama film directed by Richard Brooks, who co-wrote the screenplay with James Poe, based on the 1955 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. The film stars Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Jack Carson, and Judith Anderson.

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1958 · 1h 48m · Drama

TMDB 7.6/10 (851 votes)

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

Box office $18M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Richard BrooksDirector

Paul Newmanas Brick

Elizabeth Tayloras Maggie

Burl Ivesas Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Judith Andersonas Big Momma