Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

(1958)Directed by Richard Brooks108 minDrama
“Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.”

Brick Pollitt (Paul Newman) is a former football star who spends his days drinking, still unable to face how his closest friend died. His wife Maggie (Elizabeth Taylor) wants him to look at her, and he turns away every time. Richard Brooks gathers the family at Big Daddy's (Burl Ives) birthday as he lies dying, and everyone in the house is lying, mostly about what they want.

Elizabeth Tayloras Maggie Pollitt
Paul Newmanas Brick Pollitt
Burl Ivesas Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Andersonas Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack Carsonas Gooper Pollitt
Madeleine Sherwoodas Mae Pollitt
Vaughn Tayloras Deacon Davis
Larry Gatesas Dr. Baugh
Brian Corcoranas Boy (uncredited)
Zelda Cleaveras Sookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' Stevensas Sonny (uncredited)
HCHugh Corcoranas Buster (uncredited)