Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Film - 1958 - Drama

The 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.

Directed by

Richard Brooks

Starring

Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson, Madeleine Sherwood

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.9 out of 10