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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

Movie"Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart."
Audience Score
76
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NR 1 hr 48 minAug 29th, 1958Drama
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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.
StarringPaul NewmanElizabeth TaylorBurl Ives
DirectorRichard Brooks
WriterTennessee Williams

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:August 29th, 1958 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 1st, 1997 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$3,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$17,570,324 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Movie Tags:
based on play or musicalsuicidehusband wife relationshipdepressionjealousyinheritancealcoholicdying and deathanxiousfather son conflict