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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

19842h 24mJack Hofsiss
IMDb 6.7

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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.

TV MovieDrama
FrigidityPlantationMale HomosexualityAlcoholicInheritance Fight

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What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1984) about?

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…

Who stars in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof stars Jessica Lange (Maggie Pollitt), Tommy Lee Jones (Brick Pollitt), Rip Torn (Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt), Kim Stanley (Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt), Penny Fuller (Mae Pollitt). The film was directed by Jack Hofsiss.

How long is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1984.

Is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof worth watching?

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of TV Movie, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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