Cat on a Hot Tin Roof poster
Rating
7.7/10 (786 votes)
Popularity2
Runtime1h 48m
Release DateAugust 29, 1958
Budget$3,000,000
Revenue$17,570,324

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.

Overview

An alcoholic ex-football player drinks his days away, having failed to come to terms with his sexuality and his real feelings for his football buddy who died after an ambiguous accident. His wife is crucified by her desperation to make him desire her: but he resists the affections of his wife. His reunion with his father—who is dying of cancer—jogs a host of memories and revelations for both father and son.

Production

Avon Productions(US)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer(US)

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Spoken Languages

English

Age Rating

All Ages

Key Crew

ScreenplayJames Poe
DirectorRichard Brooks
ProducerLawrence Weingarten
Director of PhotographyWilliam H. Daniels
ScreenplayRichard Brooks
WriterTennessee Williams

Videos & Trailers

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

Trailer
Alicia Malone on the history of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF | TIFF 2022

Alicia Malone on the history of CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF | TIFF 2022

Featurette