Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.
In "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," the complex dynamics of the Pollitt family unfold as former football star Brick Pollitt grapples with the demons of his past. Struggling with alcoholism and unresolved feelings, he and his wife Maggie return home to celebrate his father's 65th birthday. Harvey Pollitt, the wealthy patriarch, has just been discharged from the hospital with a dire prognosis, though he remains unaware of his condition. As family members gather, hidden tensions and secrets surface, leading to a fierce battle over inheritance and legacy. The film explores themes of desire, denial, and familial conflict against the backdrop of a crumbling Southern estate.
1958 · Drama · United States of America
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In "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," the complex dynamics of the Pollitt family unfold as former football star Brick Pollitt grapples with the demons of his past. Struggling with alcoholism and unresolved feelings, he and his wife Maggie return home to celebrate his father's 65th birthday. Harvey Pollitt, the wealthy patriarch, has just been discharged from the hospital with a dire prognosis, though he remains unaware of his condition. As family members gather, hidden tensions and secrets surface, leading to a fierce battle over inheritance and legacy. The film explores themes of desire, denial, and familial conflict against the backdrop of a crumbling Southern estate.
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About this movie
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) is a movie on MEDIACAST.
Country: United States of America. Genre: Drama. Year: 1958.
Director: Richard Brooks.
Starring: Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson.
Plot: In "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," the complex dynamics of the Pollitt family unfold as former football star Brick Pollitt grapples with the demons of his past. Struggling with alcoholism and unresolved feelings, he and his wife Maggie return home to celebrate his father's 65th birthday. Harvey Pollitt, the wealthy patriarch, has just been discharged from the hospital with a dire prognosis, though he remains unaware of his condition. As family members gather, hidden tensions and secrets surface, leading to a fierce battle over inheritance and legacy. The film explores themes of desire, denial, and familial conflict against the backdrop of a crumbling Southern estate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof released?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was released in 1958.
Who starred in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof stars Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson.
Where can I watch Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Available in the MEDIACAST catalog on the web and official apps after you sign in.