Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.
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
- Paul Newman - Brick
- Elizabeth Taylor - Maggie
- Burl Ives - Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
- Judith Anderson - Big Momma
- Jack Carson - Gooper
- Madeleine Sherwood - Mae
- Vaughn Taylor - Deacon Davis
- Larry Gates - Dr. Baugh
- Brian Corcoran - Boy
- Zelda Cleaver - Servant
Screenplay
- James Poe (Screenplay)
- Tennessee Williams (Theatre Play)
- Richard Brooks (Screenplay)
- Tennessee Williams
Themes
Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Reflections on Life and Death
Keywords
dying and death, depression, individual, suicide, jealousy, husband wife relationship, southern usa, mississippi river, plantation, patriarch, based on play or musical, inheritance, sibling rivalry, brother against brother, cynical
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Richard Brooks.
- Who stars in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof stars Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson, Madeleine Sherwood.
- How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a Filmori rating of 2.5/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof had a budget of $3M.
- How much did Cat on a Hot Tin Roof gross?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof grossed $18M worldwide.
- Where was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof produced?
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
- The themes of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Battle with Depression and Hope, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Reflections on Life and Death.