Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on September 20, 1958. Richard Brooks directed the film starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, and Burl Ives.
‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ Plot Synopsis
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof begins as Big Daddy Pollitt’s family arrives to his and Big Momma’s home. His son Brick is an ex-football player and current alcoholic who spends his time drinking to excess while avoiding his wife, Maggie’s sexual advances. However, this little gathering isn’t so much a festive occasion as it’s a farewell. Apparently, Big Daddy is terminally ill. Both father and son struggle to tell one another how they really feel. Brick, for his part, may also be struggling with his sexuality.
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer released Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on September 20, 1958. Richard Brooks directed the film starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, and Burl Ives.
Just noticed Matt has picked 2 Tennessee Willams films so far. Are any of you fans of his other films? There were some good ones – Baby Doll, Fugitive Kind(Brando again), Sweet Bird of Youth(Newman again), This Property Is Condemned.
I don’t know about the others in our group, but Baby Doll might be on my list. It’s a close one for top 100.
Hope you pick baby doll, that would spark quite a discussion, I’m sure!