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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
58K
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Elizabeth Taylor in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)
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Psychological DramaDrama

Brick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminally ill father jogs a host of memories and revelations for... Read allBrick is an alcoholic ex-football player who drinks his days away and resists the affections of his wife. A reunion with his terminally ill 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 terminally ill father jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

  • Director
    • Richard Brooks
  • Writers
    • Richard Brooks
    • James Poe
    • Tennessee Williams
  • Stars
    • Elizabeth Taylor
    • Paul Newman
    • Burl Ives
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    58K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard Brooks
    • Writers
      • Richard Brooks
      • James Poe
      • Tennessee Williams
    • Stars
      • Elizabeth Taylor
      • Paul Newman
      • Burl Ives
    • 224User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 84Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 6 Oscars
      • 3 wins & 16 nominations total

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    Top Cast19

    Elizabeth Taylor
    Elizabeth Taylor
    • Maggie Pollitt
    Paul Newman
    Paul Newman
    • Brick Pollitt
    Burl Ives
    Burl Ives
    • Big Daddy Pollitt
    Jack Carson
    Jack Carson
    • Gooper Pollitt
    Judith Anderson
    Judith Anderson
    • Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
    Madeleine Sherwood
    Madeleine Sherwood
    • Mae Pollitt
    Larry Gates
    Larry Gates
    • Dr. Baugh
    Vaughn Taylor
    Vaughn Taylor
    • Deacon Davis
    Zelda Cleaver
    • Sookey
    • (uncredited)
    Brian Corcoran
    • Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Hugh Corcoran
    • Buster
    • (uncredited)
    Kevin Corcoran
    Kevin Corcoran
    • Child
    • (uncredited)
    Patty Ann Gerrity
    Patty Ann Gerrity
    • Dixie
    • (uncredited)
    Bobby Johnson
    Bobby Johnson
    • Pollitt Groom
    • (uncredited)
    Walter Merrill
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Deborah Miller
    • Trixie
    • (uncredited)
    Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
    Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
    • Sonny
    • (uncredited)
    Vince Townsend Jr.
    • Lacey
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Richard Brooks
    • Writers
      • Richard Brooks
      • James Poe
      • Tennessee Williams
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Despite being really affected by her husband Mike Todd's death, Elizabeth Taylor resumed her job in a very professional way, without any delay on the set. Everyone was astonished by her determination.
    • Goofs
      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 she is seen, it's perfectly dry and styled.
    • 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

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 29, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un gato sobre el tejado caliente
    • Filming locations
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA(studio: made in Hollywood, U.S.A. by)
    • Production company
      • Avon Productions (II)
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,872
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 48m(108 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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