
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
3.9 |
1h 48min
Released
Drama
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.

Story
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.
Directors
William Shanks,
Writers
James Poe, Tennessee Williams, Richard Brooks, Richard Brooks, Tennessee Williams,
Tags
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.
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