Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

08/29/1958 1h 48m

Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.

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Overview

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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Cast Ages at Release

Elizabeth Taylor

as Maggie

Born 02/27/1932

Died 03/23/2011, age

Paul Newman

as Brick

Born 01/26/1925

Died 09/26/2008, age

Burl Ives

as Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Born 06/14/1909

Died 04/14/1995, age

Judith Anderson

as Big Momma

Born 02/08/1897

Died 01/03/1992, age

Jack Carson

as Gooper

Born 10/27/1910

Died 01/02/1963, age

Vaughn Taylor

as Deacon Davis

Born 02/22/1911

Died 04/26/1983, age

Larry Gates

as Dr. Baugh

Born 09/24/1915

Died 12/12/1996, age