1958 · Drama

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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.

7.6/10 · 867 votes
1h 48m
August 29, 1958
English

Directed by Richard Brooks

About Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1958 drama film directed by Richard Brooks. It runs 1h 48m. It was released on August 29, 1958.

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.

The original language is English. Spoken languages include English. Production countries include United States of America.

The average rating is 7.6 out of 10, based on 867 TMDB votes.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof Details

Title: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 48m
Rating: 7.6/10 from 867 votes
Original language: English
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Director: Richard Brooks
Writers: Richard Brooks, James Poe
Budget: $3,000,000
Box office: $17,570,324
Keywords: dying and death, depression, individual, suicide, jealousy, husband wife relationship, southern usa, mississippi river, plantation, patriarch, based on play or musical, inheritance

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