Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart
Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives
Directed by Richard Brooks
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.
Runtime: 108 min.
Rating: 7.8
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,Romance
Keywords: individual,suicide,southern usa,adultery,mississippi river,depression,jealousy,husband wife relationship,plantation,dying and death,alcoholic,based on play
Cast
Maggie
Brick
Harvey „Big Daddy” Pollitt
Big Momma
Gooper
Deacon Davis
Dr. Baugh
Servant
Boy
Sonny Pollitt
Buster Pollitt