Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

"Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart."

7.6 August 29, 1958 1h 48m Released
Drama

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.

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Cast

  • Elizabeth Taylor

    Elizabeth Taylor

    Maggie Pollitt

  • Paul Newman

    Paul Newman

    Brick Pollitt

  • Burl Ives

    Burl Ives

    Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

  • Judith Anderson

    Judith Anderson

    Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt

  • Jack Carson

    Jack Carson

    Gooper Pollitt

  • Madeleine Sherwood

    Madeleine Sherwood

    Mae Pollitt

  • Vaughn Taylor

    Vaughn Taylor

    Deacon Davis

  • Larry Gates

    Larry Gates

    Dr. Baugh

  • Brian Corcoran

    Brian Corcoran

    Boy (uncredited)

  • Zelda Cleaver

    Zelda Cleaver

    Sookey (uncredited)

  • Robert 'Rusty' Stevens

    Robert 'Rusty' Stevens

    Sonny (uncredited)

  • Hugh Corcoran

    Hugh Corcoran

    Buster (uncredited)

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