Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.
1958 NR 1h 48m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | Cat on a Hot Tin Roof |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 29, 1958 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | dying and death, husband wife relationship, depression, based on play or musical, suicide, jealousy, inheritance, plantation, patriarch, southern usa, individual, mississippi river |
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What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof about?
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.
When was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof released?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was released on Aug 29, 1958 (status: Released).
Who directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Richard Brooks directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
What is the TMDB rating of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a TMDB rating of 7.6/10 from 868 votes.