Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
7.645
718 Reviews
1958
1h 48min
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.
Storyline
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.
Released
29 August 1958
Runtime
1h 48min
Director
Budget
$3,000,000
Revenue
$17,570,324
Genre
Status
Released
Language
English
Production
Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
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