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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

  • 19581958
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 48m
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8.0/10
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Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
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Brick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminal father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both ... Read allBrick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminal father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.Brick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminal father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

IMDb RATING
8.0/10
49K
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  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Richard Brooks(screenplay)
    • James Poe(screenplay)
    • Tennessee Williams(play "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof")
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • Paul Newman
    • Burl Ives
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  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Richard Brooks(screenplay)
    • James Poe(screenplay)
    • Tennessee Williams(play "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof")
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • Paul Newman
    • Burl Ives
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 186User reviews
    • 85Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
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    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor
    • Maggieas Maggie
    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Brickas Brick
    Burl Ives
    Burl Ives
    • Big Daddyas Big Daddy
    Jack Carson
    Jack Carson
    • Gooperas Gooper
    Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson
    • Big Mamaas Big Mama
    Madeleine Sherwood
    Madeleine Sherwood
    • Maeas Mae
    Larry Gates
    Larry Gates
    • Dr. Baughas Dr. Baugh
    Vaughn Taylor
    Vaughn Taylor
    • Deacon Davisas Deacon Davis
    Zelda Cleaver
    • Sookeyas Sookey
    • (uncredited)
    Brian Corcoran
    • Boyas Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh Corcoran
    • Busteras Buster
    • (uncredited)
    Kevin Corcoran
    Kevin Corcoran
    • Childas Child
    • (uncredited)
    Patty Ann Gerrity
    Patty Ann Gerrity
    • Dixieas Dixie
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Johnson
    • Pollitt Groomas Pollitt Groom
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Merrill
    • Party Guestas Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Deborah Miller
    • Trixieas Trixie
    • (uncredited)
    Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
    Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
    • Sonnyas Sonny
    • (uncredited)
    Vince Townsend Jr.
    • Laceyas Lacey
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Brooks
    • Writers
      • Richard Brooks(screenplay)
      • James Poe(screenplay)
      • Tennessee Williams(play "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof")
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    Storyline

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    The family of "Big Daddy" Pollitt (Burl Ives) convenes at his and Big Momma's (Dame Judith Anderson's). Among the attendees is alcoholic son, Brick (Paul Newman); an ex-football player, who spends his time drinking and avoiding the ministries of his libidinous wife, Maggie (Dame Elizabeth Taylor) - "the cat". As this gathering isn't so much as a gathering but a farewell (Big Daddy is terminally ill) a lot of memories and revelations which had been hidden come to the surface of both father and son. —Huggo
    • southern gothic
    • husband wife relationship
    • based on play
    • ex football player
    • alcoholic
    • 132 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Just one pillow on her bed ... and just one desire in her heart!
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Dame Elizabeth Taylor proceeded with filming, even though her husband Mike Todd was killed in a plane crash on the same day shooting began.
    • Goofs
      The enormous cake Big Momma brings into the bedroom - and continues to carry for the remainder of the scene - is clearly fake. Despite its size, she carries it with no effort and without it shifting on its platter. Later on, it is plain that the colored candles have nearly completely melted down, leaving streaks of wax all over the unchanged surface.
    • Quotes

      Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt: I've got the guts to die. What I want to know is, have you got the guts to live?

    • Connections
      Edited into Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972)
    • Soundtracks
      Lost in a Summer Night
      (uncredited)

      Composed by André Previn and Milton Raskin

    User reviews186

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    They sure can act!!
    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.
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    • Feb 5, 2006

    FAQ4

    • Is "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Katze auf dem heißen Blechdach
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Avon Productions (II)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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