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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

  • 1984
  • TMDB 5.7/10
  • 2h 24m

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.

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.

Cast

  • Jessica LangeMaggie Pollitt
  • Tommy Lee JonesBrick Pollitt
  • Rip TornHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
  • Kim StanleyIda 'Big Mama' Pollitt
  • Penny FullerMae Pollitt
  • David DukesGooper Pollitt
  • Macon McCalmanReverend Tooker
  • Thomas HillDr. Baugh

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