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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
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Release Date:
20 September 1958 (USA)
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Tagline:
Just one pillow on her bed ... and just one desire in her heart! more
Plot:
Brick, an alcoholic ex-football player, drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife, Maggie. His reunion with his father, Big Daddy, who is dying of cancer, jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 6 Oscars.
Another 2 wins
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8 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(4 articles)
Paul Newman: 1925 - 2008
(From IMDb News. 27 September 2008, 8:49 AM, PDT)
Hackford To Direct Tennessee Williams Biopic
(From WENN. 12 August 2008, 9:01 AM, PDT)
(From IMDb News. 27 September 2008, 8:49 AM, PDT)
Hackford To Direct Tennessee Williams Biopic
(From WENN. 12 August 2008, 9:01 AM, PDT)
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They sure can act!!
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Cast
(Complete credited cast)| Elizabeth Taylor | ... | Margaret 'Maggie the Cat' Pollitt | |
| Paul Newman | ... | Brick Pollitt | |
| Burl Ives | ... | Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt | |
| Jack Carson | ... | Cooper 'Gooper' Pollitt | |
| Judith Anderson | ... | Ida 'Big Momma' Pollitt | |
| Madeleine Sherwood | ... | Mae Flynn Pollitt | |
| Larry Gates | ... | Dr. Baugh | |
| Vaughn Taylor | ... | Deacon Davis |
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Runtime:
108 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Portugal:M/12 (re-rating) |
Spain:18 |
Finland:K-3 (2007) |
South Korea:15 (DVD rating) |
Brazil:14 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:PG |
Canada:PG |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
Netherlands:AL |
Portugal:17 |
Sweden:15 |
USA:Not Rated |
West Germany:18 (original rating) |
UK:12A (re-rating) (2005) |
UK:X (original rating) |
UK:15 (video rating) (1987) |
UK:15 (video rating)
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The references to homosexuality in the original play were removed from the screenplay to comply with the Hollywood Production Code.
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Goofs:
Continuity: After Brick tries to drive away and gets stuck, Maggie goes out to him and helps him into the house through the pouring rain. Her hair is soaking wet, but the next time we see her, it's perfectly dry and styled.
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Quotes:
Ida 'Big Momma' Pollitt:
We never were a very happy family. There just wasn't much joy in this house. It wasn't Big Daddy's fault. It was just... you know how some families are happy.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in "20 to 1: Child Stars: Where Are They Now? (#6.6)" (2008)
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Some Folks
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Before seeing this movie, I was questioning if Elizabeth Taylor could actually act. After seeing this movie, I was truly impressed by not only Liz Taylor, but the whole cast. I love how everything folded out and it was quite realistic. I loved the story, the acting, the MAGNIFICENT script and the depth of the characters. They are played to perfection. I'm not really a drama sort of a person - I prefer cheery movies - but I loved this movie because it completely held my attention. Now I know what all the fuss is about - I understand why this is a classic. This movie will always stick in my brain because I can really relate to it. Great drama, but leaves you feeling good and satisfied.