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.

Director: Richard Brooks
Cast: Paul Newman , Elizabeth Taylor , Burl Ives , Judith Anderson , Jack Carson , Madeleine Sherwood , Vaughn Taylor , Larry Gates , Brian Corcoran , Zelda Cleaver

Genres: Drama

Release date: 1958-08-29

Rating: 7.6

Runtime: 108minutes

Budget: 3M

Revenue: 17M

Production Companies: Avon Productions , Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Reviews:

  • Jesus Blair
    A decent watch, though the pacing felt a bit slow in the middle. The cinematography was great, though.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Mathew Figueroa
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Justice Webb
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Martha Keller
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Darwin Merritt
    Surprisingly good! I didn't expect much, but the twists and emotional depth really pulled me in.
    Rating: 4