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Release Year1958
Runtime1h 48m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes852
DirectorRichard Brooks
WritersRichard Brooks, James Poe
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCat on a Hot Tin Roof
About Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof leans on a strong ensemble — Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1958.
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