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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

77 %|Aug 29, 1958|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.

Featured Crew

Richard Brooks
Director
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
Tennessee Williams
Theatre Play
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
James Poe
Screenplay
Charles Wolcott
Original Music Composer
Ferris Webster
Editor

Cast

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Burl Ives
Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
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Vaughn Taylor
Deacon Davis
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Larry Gates
Dr. Baugh
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Hugh Corcoran
Buster Pollitt