Cat on a Hot Tin Roof 1958
“Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.”
What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1958
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 29, 1958
- Studios
- Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Genres
- Drama
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Overview
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a film first released in 1958. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An alcoholic ex-football player resists his desperate wife while reuniting with his dying father.”
- Features a classic play adaptation directed by Richard Brooks
- Stars Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman
- Contains heavy dramatic themes involving family conflict and illness
Watch it if you enjoy classic dramatic adaptations of Pulitzer Prize-winning plays.
The film deals with mature themes including alcoholism, terminal illness, and complex family relationships.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof released in the US?
The film was released on 08/29/1958.
Who directed the 1958 film?
The film was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who are some of the cast members in the 1958 film?
The cast includes Elizabeth Taylor as Maggie, Paul Newman as Brick, Burl Ives, Jack Carson, and Judith Anderson.
Is the film based on a play?
Yes, it is based on a classic theatrical play by Tennessee Williams that was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1955.
What is the genre of the film?
The film is classified as a drama.