Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

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.

Cast & crew

Elizabeth TaylorMaggie Pollitt

Paul NewmanBrick Pollitt

Burl IvesHarvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt

Judith AndersonIda 'Big Mama' Pollitt

Jack CarsonGooper Pollitt

Madeleine SherwoodMae Pollitt

Vaughn TaylorDeacon Davis

Larry GatesDr. Baugh

Brian CorcoranBoy (uncredited)

Zelda Cleaver

Zelda CleaverSookey (uncredited)

Robert 'Rusty' StevensSonny (uncredited)

Hugh Corcoran

Hugh CorcoranBuster (uncredited)