About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1958
Runtime
1h 48m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.6/10
Votes
840
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$3.0M
Cast
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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Questions about Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a runtime of 1h 48m (1 hour and 48 minutes).
Who directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Richard Brooks and released in 1958.
What genre is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a Drama film (1958).
Who stars in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
The cast of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof includes Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson.
What is the TMDB rating for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 based on 840 votes.
