Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
“Just one pillow on her bed... and just one desire in her heart.”
Synopsis
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.
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Original Theatrical TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Elizabeth Taylor
Maggie Pollitt
Paul Newman
Brick Pollitt
Burl Ives
Harvey 'Big Daddy' Pollitt
Judith Anderson
Ida 'Big Mama' Pollitt
Jack Carson
Gooper Pollitt
Madeleine Sherwood
Mae Pollitt
Vaughn Taylor
Deacon Davis
Larry Gates
Dr. Baugh
Brian Corcoran
Boy (uncredited)
Zelda Cleaver
Sookey (uncredited)
Robert 'Rusty' Stevens
Sonny (uncredited)
Hugh Corcoran
Buster (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston, Massachusetts
Festival / Special Debut
August 29, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 1, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.86x
+$14.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Brooks
- Screenplay & Story
- James Poe, Richard Brooks
- Original Score
- Charles Wolcott
- Original Title
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.6M
- Production Studios
- Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Brooks
James Poe, Richard Brooks, Tennessee Williams
Charles Wolcott
William H. Daniels
Ferris Webster
Lawrence Weingarten
Department Leadership Roster
Helen Rose
Costume Design
James Poe
Screenplay
Charles Wolcott
Original Music Composer
Ferris Webster
Editor
Richard Brooks
Director
Lawrence Weingarten
Producer
William H. Daniels
Director of Photography
Richard Brooks
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
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What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof about?
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.
Who directed Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was directed by Richard Brooks.
Who stars in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
The principal cast of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof includes Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Judith Anderson, Jack Carson.
When was Cat on a Hot Tin Roof released and how long is it?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What was the box office and production budget of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $17.6M at the worldwide box office (5.86 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof was composed by Charles Wolcott.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).